Today (July 26) is Americans with Disabilities Act Day in South Dakota.
The proclamation coincides with the 29th anniversary of the signing of the ADA by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, commercial facilities, telecommunications and state and local government services.
South Dakota Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services Director Eric Weiss says it’s estimated 1 out of every 10 people in South Dakota have a disability. He says those that enacted the ADA in 1990 recognized the need to include this significant portion of the population in all areas of public life. The resulting advances in universal design have benefited all people regardless of disability.
Celebratory town events from public mayoral proclamations, socials, drives and picnics will continue throughout the month.
For more information on the ADA, please visit https://www.adaanniversary.org/home.
