Celebrate 30 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is rapidly approaching. The ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990. Throughout the year the Great Lakes Center will participate in celebrating this landmark event as a way of bringing attention to the important work that has been done to promote equal opportunity for people with disabilities and to highlight the work that is yet to be done.
The Great Lakes ADA Center, along with its ADA Affiliate Network has accomplished significant results toward voluntary compliance with the ADA. The ADA Anniversary Information and Resources has been designed to capture our collective achievements and highlight useful ADA information and materials that can be used to enhance your 30th ADA anniversary events. We encourage duplication of these materials for print and distribution purposes.
The information and resources include the following materials:
Press Release
The Great Lakes ADA Celebrates 30 Years of Facilitating Voluntary Compliance of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Disability-Related Statistics from the Great Lakes Region You Can Use
Disability and ADA-related statistics from a variety of sources
ADA Celebrations and Events
Many organizations in the region are holding celebrations – check to see if any are near you.
ADA National Network Anniversary Tool Kit
Timeline of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The ADA Legacy Project
The ADA Legacy Project celebrates our present by partnering with those who work to honor the milestones and accomplishments of the disability rights movement.
Disclaimer: The ADA Anniversary Information was developed by the Great Lakes ADA Center and reflects the best professional judgment of its staff and regional affiliate network. However, these materials have not been reviewed for accuracy by the federal enforcement agencies. The information, materials, and/or technical assistance are intended solely as informal guidance, and are neither a determination of your legal rights or responsibilities under the Act, nor binding on any agency with enforcement responsibility under the ADA.