Photographs from the July 27, 2002 ADA Celebration

The 12th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act was celebrated on Saturday, July 27, at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City, Iowa. The ADA, a civil rights act for people who have disabilities, was signed into law on July 26, 1990. Celebrations of the ADA have become an annual tradition in Iowa City and other communities across the country.

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This year’s celebration featured tours of park trails recently made more accessible for people who use wheelchairs or have difficulty walking. The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department and several local disability groups oversaw the improvements.

The celebration began with live music at the North Dodge entrance to Hickory Hill Park, followed by speeches by Mayor Ernie Lehman and other community leaders, including Boston area activist and former University of Iowa student Phoebe Ball. Information tables, free refreshments, and guided tours of new trails were part of the celebration.
 

Free transportation between the Iowa City Recreation Center and Hickory Hill Park was provided by Iowa City Transit, SEATS, and the University of Iowa Bionic Bus.

Sponsors included the Evert Conner Rights and Resources Center for Independent Living, City of Iowa City, Arc of Johnson County, Center for Disabilities and Development, Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities, Iowa City Federation of Labor, the Hawkeye Chapter of the Iowa Civil Liberties Union, Emma Goldman Clinic, Friends of Hickory Hill, HMR Home Portfolio, Iowa State Bank, US Bank, Hills Bank and Trust, Johnson County Democratic Party, Labor Party, AFSCME Local 12, and SEIU Local 199.
 

Iowa City ADA Celebrations

• Photographs from the 2001 Iowa City ADA celebration
  The 11^th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act was celebrated with a rally, art show, and a training session on grassroots organizing on Saturday, July 28, at the Iowa City Public Library and the Pedestrian Mall.
• Photographs from the 2000 Iowa City ADA celebration
  The 10^th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act was celebrated with a parade and activities on Saturday, July 22, in College Green Park in Iowa City. The parade began at the Civic Center and proceeded to the celebration at College Green Park from 11 AM to 4 PM. Bob Kafka, a national organizer for ADAPT (Americans Disabled for Attendant Programs Today) and Co-Director of the Institute for Disability Access, was the keynote speaker.
• Photographs from the 1999 Iowa City ADA celebration

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