![ADA 34 (1990-2024) Americans with Disabilities Act. Celebrate the ADA! July 26, 2024](/sites/default/files/ADA34-celebrate-ADA-white-logo.png)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is turning 34 this year! On July 26, 1990, President G.H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. This important civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities by ensuring people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone. Join us this month in celebrating #ADA34 and the hard work and advocacy of the disability community!
Check out a list of events our member organizations are hosting to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the ADA:
dRC ADA Anniversary Celebration - Knoxville, TN
Join the disABILITY Resource Center in Knoxville as they celebrate the 34th Anniversary of the ADA at the Foundry On The Fair Site in downtown Knoxville, TN on Friday, July 26th.
ADA Celebration - Chattanooga, TN
Presented by the City of Chattanooga Mayor's Council on Disabilities, Chattanooga is celebrating the 34th Anniversary of the ADA on July, 26th from 11am-2pm ET at the Coolidge Park Walker Pavilion.
Empower Tennessee ADA Celebration - Nashville, TN
Join Empower Tennessee for a morning of celebration and acknowledgment of the process the disability community has made since the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 on Friday July 26th from 9:30am-12pm CT at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville, TN.
T.A.R.P ADA Celebration - Paris, TN
Join T.A.R.P Center for Independent Living for an ADA Community Celebration with free bingo, prizes, and icec ream on August 3rd from 11am-2pm at 1027 Mineral Wells Ave, Paris, TN 38242.
T.A.R.P & Vocational Rehabilitation ADA Celebration - Paris, TN
Join T.A.R.P Center for Independent Living and Vocational Rehabilitation for the celebration of the signing of the ADA on Wednesday, July 31st at 1108 Tyson Ave, Paris, TN.
JCIL ADA Celebration - Jackson, TN
Join the JCIL on July 16th as they celebrate the signing of the ADA.