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34 years is an amazing legacy. The leadership the US has provided sine 1990 has been an invaluable influence to disability rights in countries around the world. But 34 later and what's changed in architectural, interior design, landscaping, urban planning, and industrial design, etc. education to ensure disability inclusion for disabled people and veterans is not only fully aligned with the ADA minimums but teaching beyond minimums, aiming for innovation and excellence? Where are the current and future changes to licensing and manditory post secondary education? Fully and usable disability inclusion won't be successful until building code legislation, education, policy, etc. are aligned to finally ensure accessibility is a fundamental principle to successful, sustainable design. How many more years until that happens? #ADA #ADA34 #legislation #policy #disability #inclusion #accessibility #UniversalDesign #architecture #InteriorDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanPlanning #design #education #CultureChange #demographics #HumanRights #ethics #equity #DisabilityJustice

Yes indeed. Effective communication is critical for inclusion for all

Interested in learning about the Americans with Disabilities Act? Click here to learn more. Check out my blog post https://wix.to/n8mExxk #newblogpost

Want to learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and transportation? Explore FAQs, fact sheets, related upcoming events, and more on the ADA National Network website at: https://lnkd.in/gC-SD5ia #ADA #DisabilitySupport #Accessibility

The Americans with Disabilities Act (#ADA) has been on the books for 34 years, yet an unacceptable gap in employment persists between people with and without disabilities. The key to closing it? Widening the lens to access. Read more on our recent blog! https://lnkd.in/eqKKg733

The 2024 theme for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) anniversary is "Beyond Barriers". The theme celebrates the ADA's commitment to eliminating systemic, attitudinal, and physical obstacles. The 34th anniversary of the ADA will be celebrated on July 26, 2024 #ADA34 #BeyondBarriers #DisabilityPrideMonth #RemoveTheAsk #ChristmasInJuly #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #WeAreBillionStrong

Today marks the 34th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the momentous law that has helped ensure equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities! Learn more at http://ada.gov #ADA34 #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters

CELEBRATE BUT ACT When I was injured in 1983, I couldn't imagine the changes that would occur in society as a result of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A movie theater where I could sit and watch next to my friends? Unheard of. So many positive changes in our lived environments and our ability to enjoy sports, entertainment, and travel. Increased access to employment and higher education has grown exponentially. We certainly need to celebrate. But the necessity to act has not gone away. 34 years later I find myself still fighting the basics; many days I feel like I am dealing with segregation. There are steps built in new construction. Certificates of occupancy provided when a newly constructed building has many ADA compliance violations. These include counters that are not accessible in stores, hotels where I find myself fighting to just be able to hit the elevator call button because a garbage can is placed underneath, parking spots with no hashtags to allow a lift to open, employers thinking it is too difficult to work with someone with a disability so they don't hire them, and transportation that has many barriers for all disabilities. I could go on. It's not convenient to have these barriers and it's certainly not convenient to always have to fight. I've always said it takes a village, but the village includes those that make these barriers when they are not needed. Include individuals with disabilities at the table. Ask, research, it's not hard. We are moving exponentially into a new era of AI and other advanced technology. This is an opportunity to get individuals with disabilities at the table so that we move towards a world that is more inclusive and not less. Please, let's all be involved in making inclusion the rule and not the exception. It's a win-win. Be willing to learn, understand, and change your mentality if you think that accommodating those with disabilities and compliance with the ADA will hurt your business or be too complex and expensive. There is ample evidence that will show otherwise. #ADA #inclusion #WeAreBillionStrong #violations #ItTakesAVillage Debra Ruh Kimberly B. Annie Tulkin Ali Ingersoll Gerard Arnum Soula Antoniou

Dive into the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with us! 🌟 This landmark legislation, enacted in 1990 and amended in 2008, ensures equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in various aspects of life. Learn about the ADA's five titles, its impact on society, and how it promotes inclusivity and accessibility for all. #employmentlaw #employmentlawyer #employmentlawyers #ada

Today marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), dedicated to ensuring people with disabilities are given equal rights and opportunities as their abled peers.  Individuals in the low-vision community and others impacted by the ADA deserve accessible options in all areas of life but often experience barriers when it comes to accessing information digitally. To help support inclusivity and #Accessibilty, we’re sharing digital best practices to implement today and every day: https://bit.ly/46iLbiZ #ADA34