Fall 2020 30th Anniversary of the ADA Archives - Page 2 of 2

Posted in: Fall 2020 30th Anniversary of the ADA Posted on September 9, 2020April 6, 2021

Community, Communication, and the ADA

By: Bob Williams In 1990, President George H. W. Bush said that by signing the ADA into law he was taking a sledgehammer to “the shameful wall of exclusion.” He was not merely referring to toppling concrete barriers such as stairs, sidewalk curbs, and inaccessible transit. He was also recognizing that...

Posted in: Fall 2020 30th Anniversary of the ADA Posted on September 9, 2020September 25, 2020

Ridesharing and the ADA

By: Anna Lussier“All of us recognize the crucial role transportation plays in our lives. It is the veritable lifeline which enables all persons to enjoy the full economic and social benefits which our country offers. To be denied effective transportation is to be denied the full benefits of employment, public and private services,...

Posted in: Fall 2020 30th Anniversary of the ADA Posted on September 9, 2020September 25, 2020

Crip Camp

Just down the road from Woodstock, NY in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a parallel revolution blossomed in a ramshackle summer camp for disabled teenagers. Steeped in the humor and music of the era, Crip Campexplores the universal experience of summer camp awakenings that would transform lives and shape the future of the disability rights movement. Told from the point of view of former camper Jim LeBrecht, the film traces the journeys of campers up to the present day, in this compelling and untold story of a powerful journey towards inclusion.* This spirited look at grassroots activism is executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama. *International Documentary Association Available to view on Netflix

Posted in: Fall 2020 30th Anniversary of the ADA Posted on September 9, 2020September 25, 2020

Looking Back on the Passing of the ADA

By Vanessa Blais, Project Manager with the NH Council on Developmental Disabilities Justin Dart, Jr. (Godfather of the ADA) NH State House ADA rally, 1990Stewards of the Revolution Most people in the disability community know the image of President George H. W. Bush in the White House Rose Garden signing the Americans with Disabilities...

Posted in: Fall 2020 30th Anniversary of the ADA Posted on September 9, 2020September 25, 2020

Issue OverviewIt’s been 30 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. From employment and communication to transportation and voting, we explore how the ADA has fundamentally altered our understanding of what it means to live with a disability.We want to hear from you. Please share your ideas for future themes, or your suggestions of how we can increase accessibility, by emailingmail@drcnh.org.