ADA 25th Anniversary Celebration

You are invited to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 24 in Tallahassee. The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), Ability 1st, Blind Services, City of Tallahassee, Vocational Rehabilitation, and many other stakeholders will host Florida’s celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the ADA. State and community leaders will participate in a program from 10 to 11 a.m. in Tallahassee City Commission Chambers. The keynote speaker will be national disability advocate John Kemp, who had a role in the creation of the ADA.

Event Agenda

9 - 11 a.m. - Informational Displays at 2nd Floor City Hall
9 a.m. - Marchers Gathering at Adams Street and Park Avenue
9:30 a.m. - Celebrate Independence March to City Hall
9:45 a.m. - Cut Celebration Cake at 2nd Floor City Hall
10 a.m. - ADA Celebration Program with John Kemp, State and Local Dignitaries
11 a.m. - Entertainment, Activities, and Lunch at Capital Courtyard

Sponsors of this event include Tallahassee Community College, Leon County, City of Tallahassee, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Publix, Outback, and many others. Door prizes will be given out at the end of the program at City Hall including tickets to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, where they filmed “Dolphin Tale,” and Tallahassee IMAX tickets. Additional details will be posted on APDcares.org.