CARRBORO, N.C. -- Mayor Barbara Foushee has proclaimed July 26, 2024 as Americans with Disabilities Act Day in Carrboro.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was crafted to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities. The ADA is a federal civil rights law that guarantees civic, social, affordable and accessible housing to people. It helps ensure economic opportunities previously denied and strives to create a more inclusive and accepting society.
The ADA was the first national-level legislation in the world aimed at providing opportunities for people with disabilities. Despite significant positive changes brought about by the ADA, may challenges persist.
All residents are encouraged to celebrate the positive changes, reaffirm the commitment to accessibility and inclusiveness, and to build a space where everyone can use the full measure of their talents, capabilities and passions for the betterment of the entire community.
Read the full ADA Day Proclamation: https://www.carrboronc.gov/2630/Proclamations-and-Resolutions
