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ADA Stories from Indiana<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Although the year 2020 will be remembered as the year of the pandemic, the nation also celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act<\/strong>, the ADA. To commemorate this anniversary, ADA-Indiana added several stories to the “ADA Stories from Indiana” collection on their YouTube Channel. These videos feature Hoosiers reflecting on the ADA at 30, and their thoughts on the impact of the ADA for people with disabilities, and what is needed going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These interviews were video recorded \u201cvirtually\u201d during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Remote video recordings can be affected by a variety of technology issues. We appreciate the participation and patience of our interviewees! Watch \u201cADA Stories: 30th Anniversary<\/a>\u201d playlist on ADA\u0002Indiana’s YouTube Channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signing of the ADA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Beth Quarles, Director of Future Choices, a Center for Independent Living in Muncie, recalls being at the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990. Watch Beth’s story<\/a>  on ADA Stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Future of Transportation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Barbara Salisbury, President of the American Council of the Blind in Indiana, talks about the impact of the ADA for blind and visually impaired Hoosiers. Watch Barbara’s story<\/a> on ADA Stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve Come a Long Way<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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John Guingrich, Director of the League, a Center for Independent Living in Fort Wayne, talks about the progress in physical barrier removal and the work to be done. Watch John’s story<\/a> on ADA Stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ADA is a Hammer<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Ric Edwards, Vice Chair of ADA-Indiana, talks about the impact of the ADA on all aspects of society for people with disabilities. Watch Ric’s story  on ADA Stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenges for Deaf Community<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Holly Elkins, Legislative Chair for Indiana Association of the Deaf, signs about the benefits of the ADA for communication access for the Deaf community, and some of the challenges that remain. Watch Holly’s story<\/a> on ADA Stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Future of Work for People with Disabilities<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Zully F Alvarado, Causes for Change in Gary, talks about the future of work for people with disabilities, and some the barriers we still need to overcome. Watch Zully’s story<\/a>  on ADA Stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADA Stories: 20th Anniversary<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In 2010, ADA-Indiana recorded Hoosiers talking about the experiences advocating for the Americans with Disabilities Act and their efforts in promoting the goals of the ADA in their local communities. Watch \u201cADA Stories: 20th Anniversary<\/a>” playlist on  ADA-Indiana’s YouTube Channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the ADA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Ed Bell talks about the access issues for people with disabilities before and after the ADA. Watch interview with Ed Bell<\/a> on ADA Stories from Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local Disability Councils<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Dee Ann Hart talks about the progress and remaining barriers in local communities under the ADA. Watch interview with Dee Ann Hart<\/a> on ADA Stories from Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADA in Local Communities<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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David Carter talks about the early implementation of the ADA in one Indiana community.  Watch interview with David Carter<\/a> on ADA Stories from Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independent Living<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Al Tolbert talks about his work with the Paralyzed Veterans of America, being a leader of an Independent Living Center, and advocating for the ADA. Watch interview with Al Tolbert<\/a> on ADA Stories from Indiana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ADA Stories from Indiana Although the year 2020 will be remembered as the year of the pandemic, the nation also celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA. To commemorate this anniversary, ADA-Indiana added several stories to the “ADA Stories from Indiana” collection on their YouTube Channel. These videos feature Hoosiers…<\/p>\n

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