Dear Everyone:

Today, July 26th, marks the 15th anniversary of the passage of one of the
major accessibility-related U.S. civil rights laws: The A.D.A., the
legislation that established People-First language as the LEGALLY recognized
standard for U.S. terminology describing people with accessibility needs.

Being considered "people" and "people-first" is significant: the status
entitles us to civil=people rights.

Although we still have a long road to travel to achieve those civil rights,
thanks to the great advocates on the lists to which this message is being
sent, we are on our way.

Congratulations on your latest library-related achievement: ALA Council's
unanimous passage of the resolution endorsing the establishment of a U.S.
National [capital-D] Deaf History Month.

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Ellen Perlow
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