Let’s Celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Affirm Your Commitment to Access, Equity, and Inclusion for People with Disabilities at Colorado College
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This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for people with disabilities in employment, education, and public life.
The ADA, signed into law on July 26, 1990, was the result of decades of advocacy to remove physical and attitudinal barriers to full participation. Its passage affirmed that disability rights are civil rights, reshaping campuses, workplaces, and communities nationwide.
At CC, access and inclusion are core to who we are. Accessibility isn’t a single initiative—it’s a shared responsibility and ongoing commitment to ensuring every member of our community can thrive.
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As we honor the ADA’s legacy, we reaffirm our dedication to removing barriers and fostering belonging, continuing the work of ensuring that CC remains a community where every person can fully participate and flourish. Join us throughout Block 3 to celebrate and learn more about accessibility at CC:
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- Explore the Tutt Library Display: Visit Tutt Library to view a beautiful collection featuring books and media centered on disability, identity, and disability rights.
- Attend Excel@CC Sessions: Participate in a professional development session focused on disability, accessibility, and inclusive practices.
- Take a Tour: Join Accessibility Resources and the Office of Admission for a tour designed to explore campus and showcase accessibility features and routes. Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 3-4 p.m., meet at the Office of Admission, Cutler Hall. Please RSVP and include any accommodation requests.
- Read Today@CC: Stay tuned for Today@CC posts throughout Block 3, highlighting campus resources and fun facts related to disability and accessibility.
- Take Harvard’s Implicit Association Test: Try out this test on disability to better understand your own biases.
- Learn More: Visit the ADA National Network to learn more about the ADA.
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If you’re interested in discussing accessibility or exploring ways to make your classes, departments, or programs more inclusive, please take a look at these websites and reach out to Accessibility Resources or the ADA/504 Coordinator. Together, we can continue shaping a campus that truly embodies access and belonging for all.
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Director of Accessibility Resources & ADA/504 Coordinator
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14 E. Cache La Poudre St. | Colorado Springs, CO 80903 US
You are receiving this email because you are a member of the Colorado College community. Thank you for the important work you do each day.
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14 E. Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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