[Wasagdu] ADA celebration

Fri May 29 20:59:56 UTC 2015

Save the Date

The ADA 25th Celebration and Rally

"Looking to our Past to See our Future"

Dear Colleagues,

This July 26th, will be the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA). 

We know that many of you have been making plans on how you are going to
celebrate this milestone in the disability rights movement. We also know,
that many of you would like to collaborate with other organizations to bring
public awareness and to share in the public celebration of where we have
been, where we are now, and raise awareness of where we  still need to go.

When:                       July 22, 2015, (Wednesday)

Time:                          4 PM to 6 PM 

Where:                      WestLake Park/Center in Downtown Seattle

How:                          Rally- Celebrate- Collaborate 

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE.  We want you, your members, staff, networks and people
served to be part of this celebration to bring public attention to the ADA.
We want to celebrate its achievements and Rally for issues that will bring
opportunity for true equity to all.  Let us know your interest, so we can
contact you to support, coordinate, and/or partner if possible. 

Why am I receiving this message?

We are developing our Community Partnership contact list and have included
you in our first outreach message.  

*         Please take time to forward to your partners and networks.

*         Please respond to this email to find out how you and your
organization can take part in this exciting rally and celebration.

We have many opportunities to participate and can range from:

*         Organizing your group to attend the day of the event 

*         Sending our information updates to all your distribution networks
and partners 

*         Provide in kind services for the day of  (accommodation services,
volunteering for hosting etc.)

*         Being one of our Angel Sponsors  providing funding for the
successful and memorable 25th Anniversary Celebration

Who will be at the event?

Confirmed Speakers:

*         Senator Cyrus Habib 

*         Senator Patty Murray- Video

Tentative Speakers:

*         Governor Inslee Representative

*         Mayor Ed Murray

*         3 to 5 community advocates representing the work that lead to the
signing of the ADA, the positive impact 20+ years after, and a focus on
where we need to still work together for change.

*         Various musical artists and "people moments"

*         Numerous "shout outs" to organizations in the crowd to cheer their
efforts 

Who Needs to be at this event:

*         Community Partners

*         Organizations serving the disability communities 

*         Organizations representing the interests of people with
disabilities 

*         Business, government  and allies to the disability  community 

*         People with disabilities to celebrate together!

"Day-Of" planning details will include:

*         Transportation options for various modes of travel

*         Drop off and pick up locations 

*         Day of agenda and speaker and entertainment  program 

*         Information on accommodation solutions being provided for this
event 

*         Other ADA events  planned by organizations around the state 

*         And much ...much ..more.

Looking forward to working with you to share our communities pride and
resolution to the people of Washington State.  Sincerely your ADA
Celebration Steering Committee.

*  Washington State Rehabilitation Council (WSRC)

*  Washington State Independent Living Council (WASILC)

*  Northwest ADA Center

*  Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities-City of Seattle

*  Department of Services for the Blind

*  City of Seattle Office of Civil Rights

*  Alliance for People with disabilities

*  ARC of Washington

*  Washington Business Leadership Network (WSBLN)

*  Northwest Paralyzed Veterans Association

Contact information:

Mark Adreon - mark.adreon at dsb.wa.gov <mailto:mark.adreon at dsb.wa.gov> ,
206.906.5502

Teesha Kirschbaum - kirsctr at dshs.wa.gov <mailto:kirsctr at dshs.wa.gov> ,
360.725.3690

Brooke Searight - searibj at dshs.wa.gov <mailto:searibj at dshs.wa.gov> ,
360.725.3692

Best,

Brooke

Brooke Searight 

Administrative Assistant/Project Specialist

Emergency Planning for People with All Abilities Project

Washington State Independent Living Council (WA SILC) 

Washington State Rehabilitation Council (WSRC)

(360) 725-3692-Phone

(360) 407-3899-Fax

(800) 624-4105 Toll Free

PO Box 45343

Olympia, WA 98504-5343

www.wasilc.org <http://www.wasilc.org/> 

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Becky Frankeberger

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