In celebration of the 15^th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, July 26^th, 2005 we are proud to announce a series of events like no other!

This celebration will provide an incredible opportunity for the Greater Rochester community to celebrate the progress that has been made by people with disabilities since the passage of the ADA, while also recognizing the barriers that still exist and must be overcome. The Center for Disability Rights has spearheaded this celebration in conjunction with the Epilepsy Foundation, Mental Health Coalition, Monroe Wheelchair, Regional Center for Independent Living, Rochester Rehabilitation Center, the Al Sigl Center, and other organizations.

The events of our week include:

Tuesday, July 26^th ADA Celebration at Red Wings Game at Frontier Field

Wednesday, July 27^th Adapted Sports and Assistive Technology Expo, and

Impressions Gallery Art Show and Auction at MCC

Thursday, July 28^th Disability Film Festival held at Downtown Library, and

Wheelchair Basket Ball Clinic

Come play wheelchair basketball and learn more about this exciting sport

from one of the best athletes that has ever played!

Friday, July 29^th Formal Dinner. Keynote Speaker David Kiley, Paralympic

Gold Medalist, Crowne Plaza Hotel.
            The Emcee for Our Dinner will be Juliette Rizzo, Ms. Wheelchair America 2005

Saturday, July 30^th ADA Parade along East Avenue and Closing Party with

Uncle Plum at Milestones

All events are open to the public - we hope to see you, your family, and your friends at the events! Let’s make this a celebration of the power of people with disabilities that will never be forgotten. To the best of our knowledge, this week of events is one of a kind, nothing like it is being planned across the nation.

Our keynote speaker, David Kiley, is an internationally know wheelchair basketball champion. He has won two Paralympic gold medals, one silver and two bronze. Along with his basketball medals, Dave won four gold medals in track at the 1976 Toronto Paralympic Games and took home two gold and two silver medals in downhill skiing at the 1992 Winter Paralympics in Albertville, France. Equal to his accomplishments in the athletic arena and perhaps greater has been his contributions as a leader, a coach and an administrator.

For tickets to the Red Wings Game, please contact John Loyd, RCIL, at (585) 697-1623

For tickets to the Dinner and Keynote address at the Crowne Plaza, please contact Mary Anne Price, CDR, (585) 546-7510

For information regarding the Film Festival, contact Erica Damanski, MHC, (585) 325-3145 x44

For information regarding the Parade and Party, contact Jennifer Spino, CDR, (585) 546-7510

For information regarding the technology exposition and for information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chris Hilderbrant, CDR, at (585) 546-7510.