Twenty five years may have passed since the ADA became law, but there is still much work to become to fully support independence and inclusion for people with disabilities.
“Now, days like today are a celebration of our history. But they’re also a chance to rededicate ourselves to the future — to address the injustices that still linger, to remove the barriers that remain,” Obama said to a packed room in the White House on Monday. “We all know too many people with disabilities are still unemployed — even though they can work, even though they want to work, even though they have so much to contribute.”
In addition to the White House ceremony, there are several events planned in the nation's capital to honor the anniversary of this important civil rights law.
From July 24-26, the Smithsonian Museum of American History will host a 25th ADA Anniversary Festival for Federal agencies to offer educational insights about the ADA, employment opportunities for people with disabilities, and the history of the disability rights movement. The festival will also present interactive demonstrations of accessible and inaccessible streetscapes, new way finding technology, assistive technology, accessible vehicles, and more.
The White House will also host a series of events celebrating the ADA and the past, present, and future of the disability rights movement.
The Obama Administration also announced a series of new actions aimed at improving the lives of and expanding opportunities for people with disabilities. Click here for more information.
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