Welcome House, Inc. and TownHall Ohio City are celebrating the American Disability Act’s (ADA) 25th Anniversary by hosting a walk in Cleveland’s Ohio City Neighborhood.
This one mile fun walk will be held on Sunday, July 26 and will commence at TownHall. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. The first 200 people to register on site will receive a free t-shirt. The tour will end at the County Archives building where there will be party under the tent with music, a continental breakfast and tours of the County Archive Building, the Victorian, Italinate-style mansion built in 1874, that Welcome House is planning to convert to apartments for developmentally disabled adults.
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July 26, 2015 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It was signed into law on July 26,1990 by President George H.W. Bush. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, state and local government services and programs, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that individuals with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
“We are excited and grateful to partner with TownHall and ADA Cleveland to host this inaugural walk,” said Tony Thomas, Executive Director of Welcome House. “This walk symbolizes the importance of rallying for the rights of those with disabilities and constantly creating a world where folks with disabilities are treated fairly. It is the mission of Welcome House to provide environments where our clients live independent and fulfilling lives, and we appreciate all those who support and celebrate our clients.”
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Councilman Joe Cimperman added, “This anniversary gives us a chance to walk as one in the city. We are honored to walk with those who paved the way to live a better life for all of us”.
TownHall, a sponsor and advocate are also excited to be a part of this significant day and first Welcome Walk. “I have a brother who is disabled, which has allowed me the opportunity to see how hard it can be to take care of a disabled relative,” said Bobby George, owner of TownHall. “Welcome House and servant leaders like Tony Thomas are blessings to these kids and to their families, especially as they grow into their adult lives when many of their caretakers pass away, grow older, or become unable to take care of them. Thank God for the leadership of Tony Thomas, Welcome House, and anyone else that makes the sacrifice to serve the disabled!”
About Welcome House
Welcome House has served individuals with developmental disabilities in Northeast Ohio for over 40 years. Every day our staff of over 400 dedicated caregivers strives to create a supportive atmosphere in which clients develop independence and a sense of competence by experiencing success at home and in the community. Welcome House operates 45 locations throughout Cuyahoga County. For more information, check our website at www.welcomehouseinc.org.
About ADA Cleveland
ADA Cleveland seeks to CELEBRATE the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We LEAD in ensuring access, increasing awareness, promoting independence and providing opportunity. We ENGAGE our community as advocates for positive change.
About TownHall
TownHall believes that healthy does not mean perfect. They believe that BALANCE is the key to a happy and healthy life. WELLNESS encompasses the body, mind and soul. CHANGE is ignited through passion! At TownHall our passion is in the hearts of our entire team. We hire only those that are committed to our mission, and we think of our team as our family. Each day we motivate each other to be the best we can be. We go to work with the goal of becoming a little better, a little smarter, or a little braver. We will celebrate the achievements we have made together, but also focus on the work still to be done, never letting being good get in the way of being great.