Americans with Disabilities Act News


News items related to Americans with Disabilities Act as issued by the Send2Press Newswire service on behalf of the noted news source.


Comedians with Disabilities Act Change Attitudes Through Laughter

OAKLAND, Calif. and BUTTE, Mont., June 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The founders and contributors of the Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) are about to hit the road for its wildly popular show to span three states: Montana, Oregon and California. They’re celebrating Disability Pride month in July, which also happens to coincide with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Six PBS Stations Join A National Initiative to Break The Stereotypes of Individuals with Disabilities

ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 29, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — July 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of President Bush signing into law the Americans with Disabilities Act. In celebration of this civil rights law, WXXI Public Media (Rochester, New York) is leading a pilot project to expand its innovative “Move to Include” initiative into five additional communities.