When: July 21, 2015
Where: 5102 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
Contact: Ellen Perry, [email protected]
ADA 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became a law on July 26, 2015. Join NCCDD and its statewide partners as we come together to celebrate the passage of the law that promotes equal opportunities and access for people with disabilities. NCCDD, along with state agencies and partners, will host a celebration in Raleigh to commemorate the landmark legislation.
Join the Council for the Triangle Access Awards, hosted by the Alliance of Disability Advocates, to recognize those in the Greater Triangle Area who are doing their part to break down barriers for the disability community. RSVP at [email protected]
Events are also being held all over the State - see the list below for events currently scheduled in your area.
Current Statewide Events
Click on the events currently scheduled below for more information.
July 21 - People First ADA Birthday Party - Wilmington
July 21 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT BIRTHDAY PARTY - Carrboro
When: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Carrboro Town Hall - Board Room, 301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510
Sponsor: Real Advocates Now Emerging (A People First NC chapter)
July 21 - TRIANGLE ACCESS AWARDS - Raleigh
When: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 6:30 pm
Where: William G Ross Environmental Conference Center, Museum of Natural Sciences, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh NC
Sponsor: Alliance of Disability Advocates, Raleigh, 919-833-1117
Details: Awards presentation and reception - hosted by Alliance of Disability Advocates, NCCDD and the Museum of Natural Sciences
Website: [email protected]
Contact person for more information: Fred Johnson
Assistance needed: Publications, giveaways
July 23 - BREAKFAST FOR INDEPENDENCE - Wilmington
When: Thursday, July 23, 2015 from 9:00 - 11:00 am
Where: Terraces at Sir Tyler, 1826 Sir Tyler Place, Wilmington
Sponsor: disAbility Resource Center, Wilmington, 910-815-6618
Details: Breakfast, guest speakers, sponsorships, display from Disability History Museum for month of July
Website: www.drc-cil.org
Contact person for more information: Gloria Garton
July 24 - ADA AND TECHNOLOGY EXPO - Chapel Hill
When: Friday, July 24, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Chapel Hill Library: 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, NC
Sponsor: Triangle Disability Awareness Council
For more information contact: Timothy Miles at 919-245-4337
Details: To register visit: http://triangledac.org/calendar/?cid=all&mc_id=4
July 24 - THE ADAPTABLES EVENT - Kernersville
When: Thursday, July 24, 2015 from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Triad Park, 9652 E. Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC
Sponsor: The Adaptables, Winston Salem, 336-767-7060
Details: Event planned in combination with Winston Salem and Kernersville Mayor’s Committees, vendors, disability organizations, displays, sports demonstrations by disability groups, bands
Website: www.theadaptables.com
Contact person for more information: Mark Steele 336-767-7060
July 25 - DISABILITY PARTNERS EVENT - Sylva
When: Friday, July 25, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Bridge Park, 76 Railroad Avenue, Sylva NC
Sponsor: Disability Partners, Sylva, 828-631-1167
Details: Vendors, barbeque, bounce houses, band
Website: www.disabilitypartners.org
Contact person for more information: Philana Griffin
July 26 - 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CELEBRATION - Asheville
When: Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: French Broad River Park, 180 Amboy Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Sponsor: Disability Partners – Asheville, NC
Contact: Kelly Rodriguez or Eva Reynolds 828-298-1977 [email protected]
Details: Fun, Food & Activities for EVERYONE
July 26 - ADA CELEBRATION AT SUNDAY IN THE PARK - Greenville
When: Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Town Common Park, 100 W. 1st Street, Greenville NC 27858
Sponsor: Disability Advocates and Resource Center (DARC)
Details: Information tables, games for children of all ages and mayor's proclamation
For more information contact DARC at: [email protected], 252-355-6215
July 27 - People First ADA Birthday Party - Charlotte
When: July 27, 2015
Where: St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 3016 Providence Road, Charlotte
Contact: Ellen Perry, [email protected]
If you have an event scheduled that you would like to add to our list, please email the details to [email protected]
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This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.