Onward!

New on Disability.Blog by Guest Blogger Senator Tom Harkin (Ret.)

Having trouble reading this email? | View as a webpage Visit Disability.gov | Read Disability.Blog New on Disability.Blog: Onward! By Guest Blogger Senator Tom Harkin (Ret.) It is hard to believe it has been 25 years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This nation has come a long way since the passing of this historic civil rights act. Before the ADA, I heard stories of individuals who had to crawl on their hands and knees to go up a flight of stairs at a school or a court house, who couldn’t ride a bus because there wasn’t a lift and individuals couldn’t attend a baseball game with their own family due to inaccessibility at the ball park. Millions of Americans were denied access to their own communities – and because of that they were denied access to the American dream. Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the ADA with Disability.gov. This month, Disability.Blog will feature special guest posts from individuals who played a role in the ADA’s history, as well as those who continue to champion it today. Find ideas for joining the conversation online in our #DgovADA25 Social Media Toolkit.