ADA Celebrations and Events
Great Lakes Area Celebration Events
ILLINOIS
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What:ADA Celebration and Block PartyWhen:Month of July 2020Where:IICIL 501 11th St., Rock Island, IL (11:00 - 2:00 p.m)
Indiana
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What:A virtual commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the ADAWhen:July 24, 2020Where:Online
MICHIGAN
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What:Virtual event in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities ActWhen:virtual events July 24th - September 27, 2020Where:OnlineContact:Disability Network Southwest Michigan at 269-345-1516Description:From Disability Rights to Disability Justice is looking for people who want to connect their work to the disability community at large. We are going to celebrate ADA Everyday with virtual events July 26th - September 28th. We know that disability history is important, but we also know that few people, except those in academia or who were a part of it, know much about it. Would you like to do a short presentation via Zoom with a discussion afterwards? We can't offer any money, but you are welcome to promote your work. These are not corporate/university sponsored events; they are a creation of the disability communityWebsite:If you are interested, please send an email to Susan Fitzmaurice susanfitzm@gmail.com Phone: (517) 432-5134 or Read more about the events at http://www.mi-ada.org
MINNESOTA
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What:31st Anniversary: Celebrating Resilience!When:July 26th, 2021 12:00-1:30 CTWhere:OnlineWebsite:More information:http://bit.ly/ada-31 . Registration deadline is July 25.
OHIO
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What:ADA 30 – July WebinarsWhen:July 16, 2020Where:WebinarWebsite:https://www.abilitycenter.org/event/ada-30-july-webinars/ or Contact The Ability Center at (419) 885-5733
WISCONSIN
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What:The Eighth Annual Disability Pride FestivalWhen:We will be hosting virtual opportunities now through the month of AugustWhere:Virtual
NATIONAL EVENTS
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What:Changing Reality of Disability in America 2020, Faneuil Hall BostonWhen:Friday, July 24th, 2020 12:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDTWhere:Boston, MAWebsite:
What:ADA Anniversary Update: 30 Years, Where do We go Now?When:Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDTWhere:Website:
What:18th Disability Pride ParadeWhen:July 25, 2021Where:OnlineWebsite:More information: https://www.disabilityprideparade.org/
What:ADA Audio Series: ADA Anniversary UpdateWhen:Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDTWhere:Website:More information: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ada-audio/
What:Crip Camp: The Official Virtual Experience 2020When:May 17th to August 20th 2020Where:Online/ Zoom PlatformDescription:The Crip Camp Impact Campaign is proud to announce the Official Virtual Experience! We are inviting all grassroots activists and advocates to join us this summer for a virtual camp experience featuring trailblazing speakers from the disability community. All are welcome, you do not need any activism experience to participate.Job Accommodation Network
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What:ADA UpdateWhen:Tuesday July 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern TimeWhere:Webcast OnlineDescription:Join the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and JAN as representatives provided participants with the latest developments in the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the workplace, some practical tips for compliance, and answers to tough ADA questions.Presenters:Linda Carter Batiste, Principal Consultant/Legislative Specialist and EEOC RepresentativeWebsite:
What:2020 Summer Concert SeriesWhen:Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 6:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDTWhere:Mill Pond Park, Newington CTWebsite:
What:DEAI Lunch & Learn: Happy 30, ADA—Webinar Presented by Greater Pittsburgh Arts CouncilWhen:July 29th, 2020 12:00pm – 1:00pmWhere:At The Big Room at the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, Pittsburgh PAU.S. Access Board
Board to Celebrate the ADA’s 30th Anniversary at Virtual Meeting in July
The Access Board will conduct a virtual meeting on July 29 from 1:30 – 3:00 (ET) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. The event, which will be open to the public, will focus on how the ADA has reshaped the American landscape and the design of facilities and sites, transportation systems, and information and communication technologies. Guest speakers and Board representatives will recall what our world was like before the ADA, review achievements under the ADA in advancing accessible design, and look ahead to new accessibility frontiers, challenges, and solutions over the next 30 years. The Board will provide further details on this event and how to attend on its website and by email.
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What:Celebrate Disability Pride Month and the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities ActWhen:July 10 to July 30, 2020Where:Online WebcastWebsite:
What:Digital Accessibility: What have we learned and what does the future hold?When:Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDTWhere:Website:
What:The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) announced plans for a yearlong celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)When:Yearlong CelebrationWhere:VirtualWebsite:
What:Congressional Insider’s Reflections on the ADA- Past, Present, and FutureWhen:July 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmWhere:WebinarLast Updated on:
Mon Aug 30, 2021
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