Here is today's ADA Information Network News from the ADA National Network.
I hope you have a wonderful day.
Craig
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The ADA Turns 35!
July marks the 35th anniversary of the ADA! The ADA became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in many areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and many public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
As we celebrate 35 years of the ADA, we encourage you to share your stories of how the ADA has impacted your life using #ThanksToTheADA on social media! Don't forget to use alt-text and captions for any images and videos you share.
Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month is here! As we begin our month-long celebration about people with disabilities, we want you to know that people with disabilities have protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Visit the ADA National Network website to learn more about your rights and/or responsibilities under the ADA.
As a reminder, Disability Pride Month is different from Pride Month, which is celebrated in June. Disability Pride Month celebrates people with disabilities. Learn more about the Disability Pride Month flag and colors in this article from Good Housekeeping.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, July 16th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT
ADA Lunch & Learn: The ADA 35th Anniversary: What Are Your Rights as a Person with a Disability? [WEBINAR]
Join the Pacific ADA Center in celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This session will provide an overview of your rights under the ADA and how the law continues to protect people with disabilities in public life. Learn how the ADA impacts everyday experiences in employment, transportation, public services, and beyond.
Learn More / Register for the ADA Lunch & Learn Webinar
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Wednesday, July 23rd, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
What is the ADA? 35 Years Along [WEBINAR]
The ADA is a landmark civil rights law that was passed in 1990. It works to ensure equal access and equal opportunity for people with disabilities in the community. This webinar will explore what the ADA is, how it came to be, its impact over the last 35 years, and how it continues to protect the rights of people with disabilities today.
Learn More /Register for the What is the ADA? Webinar
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Friday, July 25th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MT
Know Your ADA Rights [WEBINAR]
Join us to celebrate 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and learn about your ADA rights. During this two-hour webinar, you will learn:
• The ADA's history and purpose;
• Who the ADA protects, and what it covers;
• How to access your ADA rights, like asking for an accommodation;
• What you can do if you have been discriminated against;
• Where you can get more help and resources.
We'll also have a live Q&A at the end of the webinar so you can ask your own questions. You’ll leave knowing exactly what your ADA rights are and how to use them every day.
Learn More / Register for the Know Your ADA Rights Webinar
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Identifying Partners and Creating Opportunities: Enhancing Access to Recreation [WEBINAR]
This session will explore strategies for identifying or creating accessible recreational opportunities at the local level. We will be joined by representatives from Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes, Achilles International, and Catalyst Sports, who will offer practical tips to help you work with local recreation centers, municipal parks departments, or other local groups to make their existing programs more accessible for people with disabilities. The speakers will also discuss what it takes and what sources of support are available to start a new adaptive sports program or organization in your community.
Learn More / Register for the Enhancing Access to Recreation Webinar
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Craig Knutson| Executive Director
Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
900 SW Jackson, Suite 100 | Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 296-6525 (direct) | (785) 260-4027 (cell)
[email protected] | www.kcdcinfo.ks.gov
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