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Celebrating 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Celebrations of the signing of the ADA on July 26, 1990 are taking place across the nation, including Oakland County
July 26, 2015 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Celebrations of the signing of the ADA by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990 are taking place across the nation, including Oakland County.
The ADA and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) give civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. The ADA and ADAAA also assure equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities for access to businesses, employment, transportation, state and local government programs and services, and telecommunications.
“Milestones in advocacy such as the American with Disabilities Act deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated throughout our community and across the country,” says Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA) Executive Director and CEO, Willie Brooks. “They serve as important reminders to each of us that all people have the right to pursue their dreams and goals, including those who have a developmental disability, mental illness, or substance use disorder.”
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OCCMHA is recognizing the ADA’s 25th anniversary by distributing special, commemorative pins to its administrative staff members, core provider service agencies, and Oakland County Clubhouse members. The pins are also being made available to people who attend the agency’s monthly Board meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 6 p.m.
About OCCMHA
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Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority is the public mental health system responsible for identifying, influencing, and delivering services and supports to approximately 27,000 Oakland County residents, including adults and children with developmental disabilities or substance use disorders; adults with serious mental illness; and children with serious emotional disturbance.
OCCMHA’s current network of service providers include: Common Ground, Community Housing Network, Community Living Services, Community Network Services, Easter Seals Michigan, Macomb-Oakland Regional Center, Oakland Family Services, Inc., and Training and Treatment Innovations. A complete list of substance use service providers is available on OCCMHA’s website. For more information about OCCMHA call (800) 341-2003 or visit www.occmha.org.
