Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! Join the 2010 by 2010 Campaign!
Suggested Activities
Accessibility & Program Acccess
- Appoint an ADA Coordinator.
- Re-evaluate and update existing transition plans.
- Survey websites for accessiblity and prioritize web pages to be updated based on use and content.
- Create focus groups/panels of people with disabilities to provide feedback on accessibility and program access issues.
- Assess pedestrian access and identify need areas.
- Commit to providing playgrounds that meet ADA compliance guidelines.
- Provide effective communication such as interpreters at all large events or public meetings.
Training/Technical Assistance
- Send staff to ADA related workshops and conferences such as the National ADA Symposium.
- Utilize the ADA Network for training and technical assistance. 1-800-949-4232
- Participate in on-line courses, audio-conferences, and podcasts.
- Conduct in-house training on ADA issues on a regular basis.
Disability Awareness Events
- Host a wheelchair basketball game or wheelchair races.
- Exhibit works by artists with disabilities.
- Sponsor a disability awareness poster contest.
- Demonstrate the use of assistive devices at a community event.
Presidential Proclamation
President Obama signs Presidential proclamation recognising 20th anniversary of the ADA
Presidential Proclamation