35 Years of the ADA: Honoring Progress, Fueling Change
Event Details
Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the ADA with Us! Join the disAbility Resource Center (dRC) for a special open house on Monday, July 28, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at 409 Progress Street, Fredericksburg, VA, as we honor the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
This community celebration will highlight the progress we’ve made toward inclusion and accessibility—and the work that still lies ahead.
Event Schedule:1:00–2:00 PM – Meet & Greet and dRC Tours
Meet staff, board members, and community partners while exploring the services we offer.
Meet staff, board members, and community partners while exploring the services we offer.
2:00–3:00 PM – Statewide Virtual Celebration
Join Centers for Independent Living from across Virginia for a live virtual event featuring a proclamation and success stories.
Join Centers for Independent Living from across Virginia for a live virtual event featuring a proclamation and success stories.
3:00–4:00 PM – Change Not Charity Film Screening
Watch this powerful documentary on the Independent Living Movement and the disability rights struggle.
Watch this powerful documentary on the Independent Living Movement and the disability rights struggle.
4:00–5:00 PM – Community Reflections & Time Capsule Ceremony
Share your voice, your story, and your hopes for the future of disability rights. Contribute to a time capsule honoring the legacy of the ADA.
Share your voice, your story, and your hopes for the future of disability rights. Contribute to a time capsule honoring the legacy of the ADA.
This is a free, family-friendly event. Light refreshments will be served. We hope you’ll stop by, stay awhile, and be part of this milestone celebration.
RSVP encouraged but not required – message us or call 540-373-2559
Learn more at www.cildrc.org
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Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Please contact us at least 10 days in advance to make arrangements.