2026 ADA Anniversary Celebration with American Association of People with Disabilities
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM Eastern Time | 5:30 PM Central Time.
Where: Online and in-Person (Registration required).
Description: As part of Disability Pride month, please join the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) for their 2026 ADA Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, July 22, at 6:30 PM Eastern Time at the Westin DC Downtown, Washington, D.C. You may also register to watch the event online for free.
This year, we’ll come together with disability community leaders, advocates, partners, and elected officials to celebrate 36 years of the ADA and reflect on the work still ahead. At this year’s celebration we will honor Congressman Steny H. Hoyer for his lasting impact on the disability rights movement and his lifetime of disability allyship.
For decades, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer has been a strong partner to the disability community. His leadership helped move the ADA forward and helped make its promise real for millions of disabled people: more access, more opportunity, and a stronger foundation for full participation in everyday life. After the ADA’s passage, Congressman Hoyer continued his efforts to advance disability rights through the Help America Vote Act, the ADA Amendments Act, and more.
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