For Immediate Release:

Contact: Chris Hilderbrant
July 7, 2010

July 26, 2010, marks the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To honor this significant anniversary of the landmark legislation that set into law civil rights and equality for people with disabilities, the Center for Disability Rights, with its partners at the Regional Center for Independent Living and All About You Home Care have arranged a tremendous series of events.

July 13, 2010 – 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Luncheon at the Strathallan Hotel, 550 East Avenue, Rochester, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 PM. Topics will include emerging trends and future initiatives in accessible housing, fair housing act amendments, Section 504, and the ADA. Speakers include Laurie Lambrix, Monroe County Legal Assistance Center, Bret Garwood, City of Rochester, and Chris Hilderbrant, Center for Disability Rights. To R.S.V.P. contact Amy Cochrane at (585) 546-7510. All proceeds to benefit the Center for Disability Rights.

July 23, 2010 – 2010 ADA Gala. This year’s Gala entertainment will be an integrated dance group from Chicago called “Dance>Detour.” Dance>Detour features dancers with and without disabilities and proves without mistake that everyone can dance. Sponsored by Landsman Development Building Services Group. Radisson Riverside Hotel, 120 East Main Street, Rochester. For tickets, contact Amy Cochrane at (585) 546-7510. Please RSVP by July 12th. All proceeds to benefit the Center for Disability Rights.

July 26, 2010 – Commemorate the anniversary of the ADA with the Center for Disability Rights and Regional Center for Independent Living as we host a public forum on disability issues. Staff from the offices of our Federal Representatives and Senators will participate. This is a great opportunity for all people with disabilities to help form the advocacy agenda of CDR/RCIL and our federal representatives. 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Avenue, Rochester.

July 29, 2010 – In an effort to better serve people with disabilities, who are also lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered, the Center for Disability Rights and the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley will host a film screening. The hilarious film “The Adventures of Greg Walloch” addressed issues of disability and sexuality – intended for mature audiences. The film will be shown at 6:00 PM at the Strathallan Hotel, 550 East Avenue, Rochester.

All events are wheelchair accessible and sign language interpreters will be provided.