Celebrating ADA30. The ADA: Then and Now.

Event Date/Time: 

Tuesday, July 28th, 2020
10:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT

Location of Event (Web or City, State): 

Web

Description: 

The New York Association on Independent Living will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the American's with Disabilities Act on July 28th. -- Join us for a special event The ADA: Then and Now. July 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. to Noon on Facebook Live. -- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is 30 years old on July 26, 2020. The New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL) and the 41 Centers for Independent Living will celebrate by hosting Judy Heumann, International Disability Rights Activist and James Weisman, President and CEO of United Spinal Association. They will speak about their unique experiences and contributions to the disability rights movement that fought to pass the ADA. Our speakers will also reflect on the current state and future of the ADA. Moderated by Denise Figueroa, a distinguished advocate with over 40 years in the disability right movement and Executive Director of the Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley. -- For more information and to participate visit: ilny.us/ada30. Registration is not required for this event. The event will be broadcast on Facebook Live. An account is not required to view the presentation. -- Captioning is available. Sign language interpretation will also be viewable during this event.

Cost of Event: 

Free

Registration Requirement: 

Not Required

Sponsoring Organization(s) of Event: 

New York Association on Independent Living

Audience(s): 

  • Business
  • Employer
  • People with Disabilities
  • State and Local Government

Topic: 

  • ADA Anniversary