Anniversary Web Resources
- President Obama's Proclamation on the 19th Anniversary of the ADA
- Disability Related Statistics From the Great Lakes Region You Can Use
- Case Law Developments in the Great Lakes Region Over the Last Year
- Best Practices in the Midwest
- Press Release on the 19th Anniversary of the ADA (from the DBTAC: Great Lakes ADA Center)
- ADA Anniversary Packet (from the DBTAC: Great Lakes ADA Center)
- The U.S. Census releases a "Facts for Features" article on the Americans with Disabilities Act
These organizations and events are not sponsored or endorsed by ADA-Indiana but are only offered as a resource.
Celebrate the ADA
July 26th, 2009 marks the 19th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. What are some of the events happening in ADA-Indiana to recognized the 19th Anniversary?
July 9th - 2009 Indianapolis Mayor's Advisory Council on Disability Access and Inclusion Awards
Thank you to all who stopped by our booth at the 2009 Indianapolis Mayor's Advisory Council on Disability Access and Inclusion Awards. There was a great turn-out for the event and we were excited to be a part of it as one of the exhibitors. This year's ceremony featured the National Organization on Disability (NOD) presenting the 2009 Most Disability Friendly Award to Mayor Ballard and the City of Indianapolis. Visit NOD's website to read more about this this award.
July 15th - A Day at the Museum
ADA-Indiana did a training for the Eiteljorg Museum staff. The museum had approached ADA-Indiana about doing an in-house training for their staff on the ADA and interacting with People with Disabilities. More than 60 employees attended the training.
July 21st - ADA Update: 19 Years Later (in 10 Indiana locations)
There were more than 50 participants in for the July 21st Audio Conference featuring the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the several locations hosted by ADA-Indiana. Interested in our monthly audio conference series? Visit our Audio Conference page to find the location closest to you.
July 28th - Training for Local Architects and Building Professionals
The City of Bloomington and the Council for Community Accessibility will be hosting a training, "Making Businesses Accessible: If We Build It Right, They Will Come!", for local architects and building professional in Bloomington. Robin Jones from the DBTAC: Great Lakes ADA Center will be the featured trainer. This training is made possible from a grant from ADA-Indiana and the Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities through the Keith Coros Community ADA Implementation Grants Program. Visit the City of Bloomington's website for more information on the training.
August 11th - Training for Indianapolis Area Hotels
ADA-Indiana will be hosting a training for Indianapolis area hotels featuring Marian Vessels from the Hospitality Initiative of the National Network of ADA Centers. Visit our event page to find out more information.
Have something to add?
E-mail ADA-Indiana if you have a local event or training that you would like us to add to our Celebration page.