New York Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

New York celebrates 35th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

New York is honoring the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination due to someone's disability in many aspects of public life.

Oakland County Celebrates 35 Years of ADA and its Importance for Local Communities

Oakland County will mark a milestone in civil rights history with a public celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, at the Oakland County Circuit Court Courtyard. The event aims to honor the ADA’s legacy, celebrate community members with disabilities, and reaffirm the county’s commitment to inclusion and access. Signed into law in 1990, the ADA outlawed discrimination…

Some disabled parents still face discrimination in adoption services, 35 years after ADA

An adoption agency once turned Kelly and Larry Peterson away because they have spina bifida. Today, they're the proud parents of Hadley, a child with complex medical needs.

New festival, arts, employer events form ADA anniversary celebration

July 15, 2025 Sioux Falls will mark the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a month’s worth of fun and informative events. Here’s your guide to what’s ahead: ‘Refocus’ exhibit Stop by Shriver Square in downtown Sioux Falls all month for the “Refocus” exhibit, with looks at how people with visible disabilities often face immediate assumptions and judgments because of their conditions, a reality they cannot conceal. “Refoc…

Mayor signs ADA anniversary proclamation

Spencer Mayor Steve Bomgaars was a guest at the recent monthly meeting of the Spencer ADA Council on July 8. He was there to lend his support to the upcoming 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26. The mayor signed a proclamation that shared with the public how the ADA affirms the principles of equality and inclusion for persons with disabilities as embodied in the ADA.

Family faces adoption hurdles despite ADA protections

Family faces adoption hurdles despite ADA protections As the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 35, Lisa Ling speaks with a family navigating unequal access to adoption services and the fight to secure rights many take for granted.