Join us in celebrating the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act!
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turns 33 this year.
On July 26, we celebrate the 33rd Anniversary of the ADA and National Disability Independence Day. This historic civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities. On this day, we remember the history and celebrate the monuments achievements in the Disability Rights Movement; its role today is just as important as the day of its inception — to ensure that individuals with disabilities have the same access and opportunities as everyone else.
The Americans with Disabilities Act covers employment, public accommodation, transportation, telecommunications, service animals and responsibilities of public and private entities. Built upon existing legislation, this law is the result of years of extensive lobbying and advocating by our Disability Rights Trailblazers.
In honor of the 33rd Anniversary of the ADA, we invite you to take part in some of these 33 ways to celebrate.
33 Ways to Celebrate the ADA
Happy 33rd Birthday to the Americans with Disabilities Act!
- Participate in our I AM… Campaign
- Answer “What Does Disability Pride Mean to You?“
- Donate Your Birthday
- Share Your Story in our Disability Visibility Series
- Take the Pledge to be a Disability Rights Ally
- Attend our First Annual ADA Celebration Open House Event
- Participate in the Ability of Art ArtABILITY Project
- Identify and submit Access Barriers you see in the community
- Listen – Listen to the voices of people with disabilities
- Support Allies – Shop at and share about businesses that are accessible
- Educate – Educate yourself about the history of Disability Rights
- Educate Others – Share what you learn
- Follow – Disability Rights activists and trailblazers on Social Media
- Intentionally Include – Make the decision to be inclusive and diverse
- Seek Out – Seek to hear more from people with Lived Experience
- Read a Book – Being Heumann
- Read a Children’s Book – ‘We Move Together’ by Kelly Fritsch
- Watch a Movie – ‘Crip Camp’ is Free on Netflix
- Attend an Event
- Take a Training – Courses, Webinars and More
- Ask Questions and Find Answers
- Join the #ThankToTheADA Campaign on Social Media
- Visit an Independent Living Center
- Include information about the ADA in your Workplace Newsletter
- Send staff to an ADA training
- Listen to the ADA Podcast
- Host a guest presentation to learn more about Disability Rights
- Implement a Disability Inclusion Policy in your HR Practices
- Learn about the A in DEAI – Diversity, Equity, ACCESSIBILITY and Inclusion
- Volunteer at a local Disability Services Agency
- Conduct a Self-Evaluation in your workplace for Accessibility
- Make your events accessible – Guidelines
- Donate to a Disability Services non-profit dedicated to furthering Disability Rights