CELEBRATED
BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
INTERNAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 
This July
marks the 28th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) by President George H. W. Bush.
The ADA is
the most broad-sweeping federal civil rights law to protect people with
disabilities from discrimination in many aspects of life, including access to
local government services and programs.
In honor of
this anniversary, the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners passed a
resolution declaring this July and every July hereafter as Disability Diversity
Month.
To celebrate,
the Miami-Dade County Internal Services Department is hosting an event on
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 12pm in the lobby of the Stephen P. Clark Center.
There will
be special guest speakers, a disability history and culture display, artwork by
children with disabilities and live music by the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind
jazz ensemble.
"I'm
proud to be part of this special event to honor the ADA, since disabled persons
are the largest minority group in this country," said Internal Services
Director Tara Smith.
This free
event is open to everyone.
Sign language interpreters will be provided.
Should anyone need an ADA accommodation to participate, please call the
Miami-Dade County Internal Services, ADA Office at 305-375-2013 or by
email: hjwrig@miamidade.gov
Media
Contact:
Heidi
Johnson-Wright
786-564-5160
This July marks the 28th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by President George H. W. Bush.
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