Iowa Civil Rights Commission celebrates ADA 20th anniversary
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Iowa ADA Planning Committee and the VISTA Civil Rights Project of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission announces four events.
ADA Night at the Ballpark
Wednesday, July 21, 4:30pm
Cubs Stadium in Des Moines and minor league parks in Cedar Rapids, Quad Cities, Sioux City and Waterloo
Pre-game reception and a performance by the New Visions Dance Troupe on the grassy area in front of Gate D of Cubs Stadium. Disability organizations will have tables at each gate, handing out information and ADA temporary tattoos. VSA Iowa will provide face painting and spin-art. Minor league ballparks in Cedar Rapids, the Quad Cities, Sioux City, and Waterloo will be holding similar ADA celebrations.
Downtown Farmers Market
Saturday, July 24, 7 a.m.-noon
Court Avenue, Des Moines
Visitors will be able to decorate free bags, sponsored by the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Iowa, filled with information about services offered for people with disabilities and their families.
ADA Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, July 24th, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
State Capitol West Terrace, Des Moines
Federal and state elected officials, advocates, and Iowans who were present at the actual signing of the ADA will be speaking. This will be a free, family-friendly event open to the public hosted by the ADA Planning Committee and the VISTA Civil Rights Project of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. Attendees may pick up information about disability organizations and engage in interactive, educational activities for all ability levels. VSA Iowa artists will be providing art and entertainment. The Olmstead Consumer Taskforce, Principal Financial Group, the Iowa Department of Human Services, and Relay Iowa will serve as sponsors for this event. The rain location for this event will be the State Historical Building.
ADA Employer Workshop
Monday, July 26th
State Capitol, Des Moines
Among other workshops and training sessions, Iowa Department of Human Services will hold a workshop and public forum on a new mental health plan for Iowa. To learn more about these exciting events, activities planned in other parts of Iowa, and the entire ADA recognition campaign, please visit http://www.adaiowa.webs.com.
