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There was a major milestone reached on April 24, 2024. The DOJ officially updated Title II of the ADA, and for the first time, referenced a specific and clear technical standard. However, if you’re one of the many state and local entities covered under Title II, things probably feel anything but specific and clear. While the standard is clear, the road to compliance is complex and requires strategic planning. There is a looming deadline. The ADA Title II countdown is underway. Is your agency ready for the 2026 compliance deadline?

On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. This law said loud and clear that people with disabilities must be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness across employment, public services, transportation, and more. It sent a message: no more hiding, no more excuses, and no more walls. Now, in 2025, that message is still important. But the ADA was never meant to be the end of the story. It was the beginning. Our job now is to ask, “What comes next?” and keep pushing for the world the ADA promised.

This month is a powerful reminder: people with disabilities are not invisible. We are here. We are strong. And we have the right to be heard, seen, and celebrated. Disability Pride Month is about more than visibility, it’s about belonging. It’s about lifting up the voices of people with disabilities, honoring our history, and continuing to fight for access, dignity, and justice. And it's also about joy. Unapologetic, everyday joy in who we are.

In 1977, a group of disability rights activists staged a historic sit-in to demand the enforcement of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Their efforts helped lay the foundation for future disability protections, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Everyone deserves the right to choose where to live, work, and participate in the community. Living independently is possible when you have access to the right resources and legal protections.

The Protection & Advocacy (P&A) network plays a crucial role in advocating for the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities across the United States. There are 57 P&A agencies – one in each USA state and territory, including one that serves Native Americans with disabilities. The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is our membership organization located in Washington, DC that helps give us a voice nationally. NDRN promotes, advocates and supports the work of all 57 P&A agencies.

In light of a very important anniversary, we’re appreciating and reflecting on our Client Assistance Program (CAP). As some may know, Disability Rights Florida (DRF) has nine programs to serve the disability community. CAP which began on February 22, 1984, is one of these nine. So, what better way to honor this anniversary than to highlight CAP and its goals?

In 1990, President Bush pulled the equality and inclusion bus up to the White House and invited People with Disabilities to climb onboard. He compared the act of signing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to the destruction of the Berlin Wall, a powerful symbol of Communist oppression that many of us feared, fought, and cheered when it finally fell. It was such a pivotal moment for that generation; how could we not cheer and applaud the fall of another wall of oppression a year later?

Guide dogs are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), along with all service animals who perform other vital tasks. Let's talk about the difference between a service animal and an emotional support animal, your legal rights when you own a service animal, and what to do when your rights are violated.

Olivia Babis discusses her personal connection with the ADA and how her life has changed over the years since its inception.