10th Anniversary Celebration
Americans with Disabilities Act
Washington, DC
July 2000
Calendar of Events
Beginning on July 6:
 Daily, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.: National Museum of American History-
Exhibit
on the History of the Disability Rights Movement. Location: 14th St. &
Constitution Ave. NW
Wednesday, July 19:
 2:30 p.m.: Press Conference to announce the findings of the 2000
National Organization on Disability/Louis Harris Survey of Americans
with
Disabilities. The 2000 survey highlights the differences in all aspects
of
life between the nation's 54 million people with disabilities and other
Americans. Speakers include the Honorable Max Cleland, GA- Location: 562
Dirksen Senate Office Building

Thursday, July 20:

 Time Unknown: Briefing on the Americans with Disabilities Act. For
Congressional Staff only with Sen. Jeffords and Sen. Harkin. Location:
TBA

Friday, July 21:

 11a.m. – 4 p.m. Department of Transportation Celebration of 10th
Anniversary of the ADA. All day exposition and 1:00 p.m. ceremony with
Secretary Slater. Location: DOT Headquarters- 400 7th St. SW

Monday, July 24:

 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Reception for Congressional staff, sponsored by
VW of
America and planned by Burson Marsteller/BKSH. Goal is to educate
Congressional staff, particularly those with ADA/civil  rights/ IDEA/
education/ employment/transportation responsibilities, regarding the
events of July 25 and 26 in the DC area, the broader torch relay and its
purpose,
and the significance of the ADA and IDEA anniversaries. Location: TBA

Tuesday, July 25:

 9:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Press conference at Endependence Center of
Northern Virginia in Arlington emphasizing theme of "universal design,"
followed by
tour of Center for anyone interested and kickoff of torch relay from the
Center to the Lincoln Memorial. Location: 3100 Clarendon Blvd.
Arlington,VA
 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Honoring the Heroes. Official DC event
welcoming
the torch and the youth with the theme, "Honoring the Heroes,
Celebrating
the
Future" a tribute to those whose work secured the passage of the ADA and
to
the
youth leaders who will continue to advocate for implementation of the
ADA.
Organized by the Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with
Disabilities and the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD).
Tony
Coelho, Vice-Chairman of the Task Force and Chairman of the President's
Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities, will serve as
emcee. Torch arrives at 11:40. Location: FDR Memorial
 10 a.m. : Torch Relay begins (torch will be carried by children and
youth) through Arlington
 approx. 10:45 a.m. - 11 a.m.: Torch Relay crosses Memorial Bridge
with
children and youth from Va. bringing torch across bridge to Lincoln
Memorial with relay caravan meeting up with children and youth from DC
and
MD.
 11 a.m. Torch Relay leaves Lincoln Memorial with approx. 100 relay
participants
 11:40 a.m. Torch Relay arrives at FDR Memorial
 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.: National Council on Disability Luncheon
honoring
the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights with first ever Justin Dart
Award
for the roll they played in supporting ADA's passage. Torch will arrive
at
luncheon at 1:30 p.m. Location: Marriott Metro Center
 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Gallaudet University ADA Celebration & Family
Cook-out
Gallaudet will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the ADA with live
outdoor performances from mixed ability performers and a free family
cook-out dinner. We will also welcome the Spirit of the ADA Relay torch
to
our campus during the festivities and hear from our ADA heroes,
including
I. King Jordan, the first deaf president of a university Location:
Gallaudet
University, 800 Florida Avenue, NE- Olmsted Green
 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: NOTE: NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE GRAND
BALLROOM AFTER 4:45 PM  Opening plenary session at the annual conference
of the National Council on Independent Living with Senator Harkin,
Justin
Dart,
Clay Hughton and other exciting speakers passing the torch.  Location:
Grand Ballroom, Renaissance Hotel at 999 9th St. at H Street, NW
 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Candlelight celebration with torch lighting
ceremony and music. Hosted by young adult emerging leaders with
disabilities. Location: Courtyard adjacent to the Renaissance Hotel at
9th
and H Streets, NW

Wednesday, July 26:

 9:30 a.m.: 10th Anniversary Celebration at Lafayette Park. Speaker
TBA.
Location: Park across from North entrance to the White House.
 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon: Annual NCIL March from Lafayette Park, with
the
torch and 2000-3000 participants. Location: Pennsylvania Avenue
 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Annual NCIL Rally with 2000-3000 participants
and
members of Congress. Location: West face of the US Capitol Building
 2 p.m.: Congressional hearing- Sen. Jeffords- 10 Years of ADA-
Emphasis
on Employment – Location: 430 Dirksen
 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. Gala fundraiser for AAPD, NCIL and DREDF with
live and
silent auctions, dancing and food (black tie optional).  Tickets:
202/833-4456 Location: Union Station

Thursday, July 27:

 National Council on Independent Living Annual Conference through
July
30. Registration/Fees/Information: 202/833-4456 Location: 999 9th Street
NW
 9 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. The Access Board and the ADA: The Next Years
(free
public forum) Under the ADA, the Board develops and maintains
accessibility guidelines for new and altered facilities and transit
vehicles. It also provides technical assistance and training on these
guidelines and other
aspects of accessible design. The Board plans to use the public forum to
initiate an active dialogue on topics and areas that it should address
under the ADA, including recommendations for future research. This
information
will be helpful in setting a long-term agenda. The Board also will
invite
any other recommendations related to its ADA mission, which includes not
only writing and updating guidelines, but providing technical assistance
and training on them as well. All are welcome to the forum, which will
be
free
and open to the public. Location: Renaissance Hotel- 999 9th St. NW
 2 p.m. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission meeting commemorating
the
10th Anniversary of the ADA Location: TBA

Friday, July 28:

 National Council on Independent Living Annual Conference through
July
30. Registration/Fees/Information: 202/833-4456 Location: 999 9th Street
NW
 6 p.m. Millennium Stage: Tribute to the 10th Anniversary of the ADA
VSA Arts performing artists celebrate diversity and musical excellence
in
this tribute to the 10th anniversary of the signing of the American
Disabilities Act. Featured performers will include Actress and Singer
Anita Hollander performing songs from her original one-woman musical
Still
Standing, and award winning pianist Tony DeBlois, who thrills audiences
with his passion and musical diversity. -No Tickets Required. Location:
John
F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Saturday, July 29

 National Council on Independent Living Annual Conference through
July
30.
Registration/Fees/Information: 202/833-4456 Location: 999 9th Street NW

Sunday, July 30

 National Council on Independent Living Annual Conference through
July
30. Registration/Fees/Information: 202/833-4456 Location: 999 9th Street
NW

Organizing Headquarters: National Council on Independent Living, 1916
Wilson Blvd, Suite 209, Arlington, VA 22201
Marcie Roth, Coordinator-703.525.3406 (V) 703.525.4153 (TTY)
703.525.3409
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Marcie Roth
Director of Advocacy and Public Policy
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
1916 Wilson Blvd. Suite 209
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 525-3406 (Voice)
(703) 525-4153 (TTY)
(703) 525-3409 (Fax)
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