Oregon
EUGENE: A celebration will take place at the Hilyard Community Center from 1 – 4pm on July 26th. Refreshments will be provided and a number of dignitaries including the Mayor will be present. Parking is free at the Center. (2580 Hilyard Street) Contact Dawn Helwig for more information at 541-607-7020 or 866-790-8686
The 20th Anniversary of the ADA will be the focus of this year’s Disability Mega Conference being held June 3-5, 2010 at the Hilton Eugene and Conference Center. The Mega Conference is a 3-day, cross-disability conference uniting people with disabilities, their families, community organizations and service providers to share information and encourage a statewide dialogue on collective issues. Register at www.oregonmegaconference.org
PORTLAND: There will be a 20th Anniversary Celebration and Resource Fair at Portland State University at 11am – 2pm in Hoffman Hall. Elected officials, community and business leaders will be speaking and free food will be provided. If you would like to request auxiliary aids or services please call Nickole Cheron at 503-823-9970 or TTY 503-823-6868.
SALEM: In celebration of the ADA’s 20th Anniversary, the Oregon Department of Transportation's Diversity Council is coordinating a special event on the steps of the Capitol in Salem on July 26 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The informal gathering will feature guest speakers, a reading of the Governor’s proclamation, a celebratory cake, and several information booths and demonstrations, including a Cherriots wheelchair-accessible bus representing the tremendous strides in accessibility brought on in part by the ADA. Everyone is invited to this free event. For information contact Shelley M. Snow at 503-986-3438
11:45 am Flag Ceremony By Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America
Keynote Speakers:
Cindy Brown, ADA and Accessibility Specialist, NW ADA Information Center
Jim Willis, Director, Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs, Vietnam War Veteran, US Air Force
Join Us July 26
State Capitol steps
11:30-1:00 pm
Salem, OR
Sponsored by DHS/OHA, ODOT and
Oregon State Independent Living Council
DHS Brown bag …
DHS/OHA celebrates the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Featuring:
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Cindy Brown, ADA and
Accessibility Specialist,
NW ADA Information Center -
ADA and Disability Civil • Rights History
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Limited seating, no registration • required.
BEND: Join the celebration at City Hall from 12 – 4pm where there will be food, music, information tables, children’s reading hour and ongoing educational presentations from local organizations. Contact Susan Duncan at 541-693-2141.
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