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20th anniversary of ADA celebrated
Human Rights Commission, Bees plan event recognizing significance of law. By CHRISTINIA CRIPPES ccrippes@thehawkeye.com Most Americans take for granted how easy it is to hop in their car, head to a baseball game and enjoy the sport firsthand.

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:55:34 GMT

American Automaker VPG Debuts First Purpose-Built Wheelchair Accessible Car
To coincide with the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act , new American automaker Vehicle Production Group unveiled the first designed, engineered and factory-built, wheelchair accessible car.

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:42:21 GMT

Group slams community centre access
Raymond Greenwood, vice president of the West Point Grey Community Centre Association, says the centre lacks wheelchair access.

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:20:39 GMT

Terre Haute Rex celebrate ADA anniversary
From wheelchair ramps to curbs in the parking lot, baseball parks have come a long way since the Americans With Disabilities Act passed 20 years ago.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Landmark disabilities act turns 20
In his first go around attending college, Danny Wayne Beemer struggled amid limited educational aids for the sight impaired, such as markings on doors to classrooms.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT