Reflections on the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act:
July 26th marked the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which is the biggest and most important piece of disability legislation in the United States. Disability Pride month takes place in July to honor this landmark moment.
During this day of celebration, disabled people in the United States reflected on the gains of the disability rights movement and the work ahead to preserve civil rights, access to crucial safety net services and full inclusion in our communities.
Anita Cameron is a disabled activist that said “I’m grateful for the ADA. I pushed for it; I fought for it; I went to jail for it. But the ADA is the floor. It’s not the ceiling.”
With reflecting on the work to be done to fight for the rights of people with disabilities, ICS would like to invite our friends to check out the work of amazing disability justice activists, artists and organizations that are leading the way in amplifying the voices of people with disabilities in order to assure that the wins from the ADA are a starting point, not the final destination.
Art Show featuring Marin artists with disabilities:
Location: Mill Valley Community Center, DEI Exhibition Space (Building B where fitness center and pool are located)
Opening Date: August 4
Reception Tuesday August 5, 5:30 -7pm at Mill Valley Community Center Building B
Featuring: Artists from Helix School & 2 local artists Connor Barbee and Claire Clifford
Please plan to also visit the Special Grove- “Art for a Better World” at Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival September 20-21. MVFAF- Special Grove
Organization to check out:
Disability Cultural Center: The Disability Cultural Center recently opened and is a virtual and in-person gathering space for disability communities. They host events at 165 Grove Street in San Francisco and online. Folks can also come during open hours just to hang out in a cozy, accessible space in the heart of the City. There are pop-ups every week that range from creative projects and book swaps to legal support and benefits counseling.
Disability Activism news to celebrate:
Disability Visibility Projects’ founder and MacArthur Genius Award recipient, Alice Wong recently was honored by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for her work as a writer and activist. For more news about Alice’s work, please follow her on Instagram @disability_visibility or on her website at www.disabilityvisibilityproject.com
