CARRBORO, N.C. -- Mayor Barbara Foushee has proclaimed July 26, 2024 as Americans with Disabilities Act Day in Carrboro.
Photo – Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee read the Americans with Disabilities Act proclamation at a special event marking the 34th anniversary of the passage of the ADA. Held on Saturday, July 20, at the Chapel Hill Public Library, the event included a keynote speech from Judge Craig Brown, a vendor fair, CPR training, and information about innovative new assistive technologies to help people with disabilities.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was crafted to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities. The ADA is a federal civil rights law that guarantees civic, social, affordable and accessible housing to people. It helps ensure economic opportunities previously denied and strives to create a more inclusive and accepting society.
The ADA was the first national-level legislation in the world aimed at providing opportunities for people with disabilities. Despite significant positive changes brought about by the ADA, may challenges persist.
All residents are encouraged to celebrate the positive changes, reaffirm the commitment to accessibility and inclusiveness, and to build a space where everyone can use the full measure of their talents, capabilities and passions for the betterment of the entire community.
Read the full ADA Day Proclamation: https://www.carrboronc.gov/2630/Proclamations-and-Resolutions
