I never knew that the ADA was a law until I did some research on it. It never occurred to me that there is a
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The Might of Cheryl Sensenbrenner
In my previous blog on the ADA and Cheryl Sensenbrenner, I shared with you the work she and others did to bring about the ADA
ADA and Disability Pride
This month marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In the last 30 years, we have come a long way. There is
Year 30 of the ADA
The disability community is celebrating a big milestone this summer: the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), truly landmark
Her Legacy is a Stronger ADA
On July 26, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several
Mentoring Disabled Girls
As we come upon the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act this July, I am filled with pride for how far the Disability
30th Anniversary of the ADA
Some of you may or may not know that this year marks a very special milestone for individuals with disabilities. It is the 30th anniversary
A Ride for $25,000
Thirty years after the ADA, there are still huge gaps in the transportation sector in many communities. Just recently, a group of people in Chicago
A Step Towards Accessibility
A few years ago, while strolling around the village near where I live, I noticed a new coffee shop was about to open. Excited, I
Disabilities & Job Searching
Searching for a new job or your first job can be stressful for anyone, but for a person with a disability, the job search can
ADA 29 is a Day to Lead On
ADA is twenty-nine years old and we are still working to progress the law in our communities and celebrate its strength. This week in Washington,
Wheelchair-Accessible Businesses
With the ADA being as old as it is, you would think every place and every business would be wheelchair accessible by now. Sadly, it’s