[Colorado-Talk] RTD and Community Partners to Celebrate 35 Years of the ADA

[Curtis Chong]

Greetings all:

 

On August 1, 2025, the Denver Regional Transportation District and a number
of community partners are holding a public event called 35 Years of
Progress: ADA Past, Present, and Future. Here is a link to the web page
where you can read about the event and register to attend if you so desire.

 

https://www.rtd-denver.com/community/civil-rights/35-years-ada-celebration

 

 

For convenience, I am pasting the information into this email.

 

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35 Years of Progress: ADA Past, Present, and Future


The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is committed to diversity,
equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our agency and
operations. In partnership with  <https://atlantiscommunity.org/> Atlantis
Community, the  <https://cpwd.org/> Center for People with Disabilities,
<https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Depa
rtments-Offices-Directory/Human-Rights-Community-Partnerships/Divisions/Disa
bility-Rights> City and County of Denver's Disability Rights Division,
<https://ccdconline.org/> Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition,
<https://www.cpotr.org/> Canine Partners of the Rockies,
<https://phamaly.org/> Phamaly Theatre Company, the
<https://www.cndcc.org/> Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce, Metro
University,  <https://rockymountainada.org/> Rocky Mountain ADA Center, and
other valuable community partners, RTD invites you to 35 Years of Progress:
ADA Past, Present, and Future, a community celebration of the Americans with
Disabilities Act.


This event will be held on August 1, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the
<https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dendchw-homewood-suites-denver-downtown-co
nvention-center-co/> Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown-Convention
Center, 550 15th St, Denver, CO 80202.


 <https://rtddenver.wufoo.com/forms/ada-35th-anniversary-celebration-rsvp>
RSVP Here




Celebrate 35 years of progress toward equity and justice for people with
disabilities


In 1990, the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law
was a transformative moment in the fight for equality. The ADA expanded
anti-discrimination protections and reshaped the built environment, making
it more accessible to people with disabilities. This landmark legislation
marked a crucial moment in the nation's journey, advancing equality, access,
and justice for individuals with disabilities across the nation, its effects
resonate widely, including in transportation equity, ensuring fair access to
public transport and its associated opportunities for everyone.

In the years leading up to the ADA's passage, as well as the decades that
followed, the disability community in Denver has been at the forefront,
advocating for their rights and independence. Their dedication has shaped
the progress we see today. As we commemorate these significant milestones,
RTD invites community members to join us in celebrating the 35th anniversary
of the ADA, at an upcoming commemorative event. This event will feature the
unveiling of a bus wrap design, created as part of the Bus Design Contest,
honoring the continued fight for disability rights and inclusion. We
encourage you to engage with our community partners and be part of this
important conversation on equality and justice.


Event Highlights:


*       Special Unveiling: Attendees will be the first to see the new bus
wrap, commemorating the ADA's 35th anniversary, designed by the winner of
our Bus Design Contest.

*       Unforgettable Panel: Watch a dynamic, multigenerational discussion
between people with disabilities and their allies about their personal
histories, the impact of the ADA, and their hopes for the future.

*       History Exhibit: Explore the history of Denver's disability
community, with artifacts, oral histories, and a documentary, generously
sourced from Denver Public Library and Atlantis Community.

 
<https://www.rtd-denver.com/community/civil-rights/35-years-of-ada-bus-wrap-
contest> Learn more about the Bus Wrap Contest here

 

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There is a somewhat inaccessible flier which is meant to be visually
attractive. However, for those of us who use screen readers, the information
you have in this email is sufficient for you to participate in the event if
that is what you would like to do.

 

Happy reading!

 

Kind regards,

 

Curtis Chong

 

 

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