The ADA Legacy Tour - June 20: Monticello, IN

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will turn twenty-five on July 26, 2015. And a big anniversary deserves a BIG celebration! That's why we're partnering with individuals and organizations around the country to prepare for 2015. How will YOU celebrate?

The City of Monticello and the Monticello Mayor’s Advisory Council for People with Disabilities will host a half-day ceremony and event for the national ADA Legacy Bus Tour on June 20th, 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. at IU Health White Memorial Hospital.

Come for the national anthem and ceremonial greeting from the Mayor at 12:30 p.m. and stay for a community fair and ice cream social (from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.). Representatives from various disability and social service organizations will be on hand to talk about their services. Music, Door Prizes, and did we mention, ice cream!

Open to the public. For more information about this event, directions to the location, or to request an accommodation, please contact Cathy Gross at (574) 583-4568 or e-mail, ADAcoordinator@monticelloin.gov.
The IU Health White Memorial Hospital is located at 720 South Sixth Street in Monticello.

The ADA Legacy Tour is rolling across the country raising awareness and building excitement toward ADA25 - the 25th anniversary of the ADA in 2015! The Tour includes:

• The "Road to Freedom" ADA Bus - which traveled to 48 states in 2007 to raise support for the ADA Amendments Act - courtesy of the Disability Rights Center and driven by veteran disability rights photographer, Tom Olin;
• a four-panel display on the history of self-advocacy, courtesy of the Museum of disABILITY History;
• displays on The ADA Legacy Project and its effort to preserve of disability history; celebrate disability history milestones; and educate future generations of disability advocates;
• a "Because of the ADA . . ." booth where you can post your thoughts and photos to illustrate the difference the ADA has made in your life;
• the ADA quilt - add your signature to thousands of others who have participated in the Tour;
• displays on the history of the Road to Freedom Tour;
• an information table with handouts on The ADA Legacy Project and the ADA, plus information from our partners and sponsors; and
• events, workshops, artifacts, and other programming provided by local hosts.

Six of the Tour stops will be housed at the Abilities Expo, one of our major Tour partners. These stops will include a workshop on the ADA, courtesy of the ADA National Network.

Each stop will have a unique theme and purpose.  Join the ADA Legacy Tour on June 20 in Monticello, IN!