~ Bloomington, IN- The City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility is gearing up to celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on Saturday, August 1. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fernandez Plaza outside City Hall, with a rain location inside the City Hall Atrium.

The celebration aims to raise awareness about accessibility for Bloomington residents by showcasing local organizations that offer resources, services, and peer-led programs for people with disabilities. Attendees can expect informational booths, resource displays, engaging activities, games, prizes, and cookies all focused on promoting a more accessible community.

Among the participating organizations are Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission, Bloomington Transit, City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department, Down Syndrome Family Connection, DSI Services, IU Institute on Disability and Community, Mobility Aids Lending Library (MALL), Monroe County Public Library, Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living (SICIL), Special Olympics, and Stone Belt.

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The Council for Community Accessibility is a volunteer group that works closely with the City to improve access to public spaces and services while also gathering community input. Established in 1990 to advise the City of Bloomington on implementing the ADA - which became federal law that year - the Council continues to support programs that benefit residents with disabilities.

The ADA is a civil rights law that guarantees equal access to employment opportunities, education, public spaces, and services open to the public for people with disabilities. This year's celebration will not only commemorate its 36th anniversary but also serve as a reminder of its importance in creating an inclusive society.

For more information about the CCA or how you can get involved in promoting accessibility in your community visit bloomington.in.gov/cca or contact Special Projects Coordinator Michael Shermis at 812-349-3478.

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