33 AMAZING THINGS TO CELEBRATE THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE ADA

FROM OUR COLLEAGUES AT GLOBAL DISABILITY INCLUSION

The ADA is the most important civil rights legislation for people with disabilities.

The ADA ensures access to schools and public places like shopping centers, banks and office buildings.

It requires access to public transportation and has made our cities more accessible for everyone.

Access for people with disabilities is critical because access to buildings, transportation and public spaces ensures employment opportunities are available for people with disabilities, this elevates the independence and financial security of people with disabilities.

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UNIVERSAL DESIGN:

THE KEY TO EQUITY, INCLUSION, DIVERSITY AND ACCESSIBILITY

I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on Universal Design to 50+ experts at the American Planning Association statewide conferences in Miami this week.

I spoke about how design for all delivers more welcoming, durable, flexible and sustainable homes, transit, parks, buildings, waterfronts and streetscapes.

I was joined, via pre-recorded messages for health/safety reasons -- by my brilliant soulmate of 33+ years, ADA and inclusion expert Heidi Johnson-Wright

Thanks David Height and Wiatt Bowers Wiatt Bowers, of Atkins, for making this happen and joining me in the presentation.