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Teachers, Invite Nick to your Class for an Experiential Learning Day on Disability Awareness!

Speaking season is upon us and after a crazy summer, Nick is ready to get back to the classrooms. Contact the AiA team today to schedule him for your class. Experience an
obstacle course from atop a wheelchair, try your voice from Nick’s speech device, and learn valuable disability etiquette with his “Walk in My Shoes” talk.

Or, find your inner hero and create an alter ego, then take photos in the awesome superhero-themed backdrop during Nick’s newest talk, “Anyone can be a Hero”.

Check out Nick’s full line-up and schedule today.

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Presidential Proclamation — Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2016

Jul 29

Posted by AwesomeinAction

I live in my own house and have my own business because of this Act. Indeed the ADA is Awesome in action!!

“ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2016

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION ADA25th_logo

On July 26, 1990, our Nation marked a pivotal moment in history for Americans with disabilities. Fueled by a chorus of voices who refused to accept a second-class status and driven by a movement that recognized that our country is stronger and more vibrant when we draw on the talents of all our people, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) enshrined into law the notion that Americans living with disabilities deserve to participate in our society free from discrimination. Twenty-six years later, as we mark this anniversary, we recognize all this milestone law has made possible for the disability community….”

Click here for the full article, “Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2016”