This month marks the 34th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act! Passed on July 26, 1990, the ADA is a landmark in civil rights legislation, offering millions of Americans with disabilities life-changing accommodations and support. Rio Salado College takes the matter of accessibility very seriously, and we’re proud to show our support to the ADA by providing educational resources and events to spread awareness about this crucial act.
A Quick History of the ADA
Decades of grassroots efforts by disability activists and community advocates created a groundswell of support for the eventual creation and passage of the ADA. The passage of Section 504 in the 1973 Rehabilitation Act established crucial precedents for the ADA: it was the first time in American history that individuals with disabilities were formally recognized as a distinct class of people that could be discriminated against. The ADA prohibits this kind of discrimination, protecting disabled individuals in several areas (employment, transportation, communications, public accommodations, and equitable access to state and local government programs and services).
Learn More About The ADA
Our library staff have put together an insightful guide that offers access to media and resources that explain in greater detail what the ADA does and how vital a piece of legislation it is.
Americans with Disabilities (ADA) 33rd Anniversary Library Guide
Empowering Abilities: Inclusive Practices and Innovations for Disability Awareness Month
Join us virtually on Monday, July 22, 2024, from 1 to 2 p.m. for a FREE discussion with Dr. Kelly Roberts, the Executive Director of the Institute for Human Development at Northern Arizona University and a tenured professor in Educational Specialties. Roberts, who holds a PhD in Education with a focus on Learning Disabilities, Special Education, and Assistive Technology from the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa, brings a wealth of experience in improving the lives of individuals with disabilities through education and research. Her career includes roles as director of the Pacific Basin University Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and as a professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa. She has also conducted applied research in areas such as assistive technology, health, culturally responsive curricula, postsecondary education, and transition. Roberts has worked with a diverse range of students across various disabilities and cultural backgrounds, making her insights invaluable for fostering inclusion and equity in education.
Register here: https://maricopa.webex.com/weblink/register/r036cf589a42164217c73b1c199adc976
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Roberts' extensive expertise and discover innovative practices for building equity in the classroom and beyond.
Article by Austin Brietta