Communities hold rallies to commemorate 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Communities across Hawaii came together to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Friday.

The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in U.S. society, protecting employment, education, transportation, and access to public and private services, programs, and activities.

State Rep. Terez Amato, an advocate for people with disabilities, presented a proclamation during the Oahu rally.

“The 1990 ADA law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, but we have much work ahead to actually do what the ADA law mandated 35 years ago,” Amato said. “I am grateful that our Governor is an advocate for the disabled and kūpuna communities.”

Rallies were held on Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, and East and West Hawaii Island.

For more information, contact the Disability and Communication Access Board by emailing dcab@doh.hawaii.gov or calling (808) 586-8121.