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Archived newspaper article that reads: CONGRESS A Crawl-In At the Capitol There had never been such a sight at the entrance to the U.S. Capitol. Dozens of disabled people abandoned their wheelchairs and crawled up the steep stone steps on knees, elbows and backs. The climb was not really necessary. The Capitol is equipped with ramps and elevators for wheelchairs. But the point was to rally support for the Americans with Disabilities Act, which would require public buildings and transportation systems to accommodate the disabled. One major obstacle to passage of the bill is the fear of small-business groups that it might be amended to allow disabled people to bring damage suits if they are discriminated against. To prevent an avalanche of court cases, the Justice Department has urged Congress to specify the circumstances under which the disabled could sue for damages. A compromise is expected. PHOTO (by Terry Ashe): Very dark image of several people climbing the steps. One is holding a sign which reads in part "Americans with Disabilities Act." Behind the climbers is part of the capitol building with columns. Caption reads: Making a point, the disabled surmount the Capitol steps.

Watch: ADAPT Footage from 1990’s Capitol Crawl (Audio Description)

July 23, 2026| Government, Home Page, items of interest, Videos|

On March 12, 1990, disability rights activists took part in a landmark protest in support of the Americans... Read More → Watch: ADAPT Footage from 1990’s Capitol Crawl (Audio Description)

Register now for special virtual celebration honoring the ADA and VDA

July 23, 2026| Events, items of interest|

You are warmly invited to join us for a special virtual celebration honoring the anniversaries of the... Read More → Register now for special virtual celebration honoring the ADA and VDA

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ECI Executive Director Interviewed for Chesapeake Thrive

July 13, 2026| Home Page, items of interest, News, Staff, Videos|

Nichole Davis, Executive Director of the Endependence Center, recently appeared on an episode of Chesapeake... Read More → ECI Executive Director Interviewed for Chesapeake Thrive

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DOJ Publishes Legal Opinion on Landmark Olmstead v. LC Supreme Court Ruling

June 25, 2026| Government, Home Page, items of interest, News|

A 1999 U.S. Supreme Court case (Olmstead v. L.C.) ruled that isolating people with disabilities by... Read More → DOJ Publishes Legal Opinion on Landmark Olmstead v. LC Supreme Court Ruling

July 26: The Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 36

June 22, 2026| items of interest, News|

President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law on July 26, 1990.... Read More → July 26: The Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 36

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Spring is Here: Get Notified for Severe Weather

April 21, 2026| items of interest, Resources|

Did you know you can sign up to receive emergency alerts from the city you live and/or work in? Local cities... Read More → Spring is Here: Get Notified for Severe Weather

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ECI Participates in “DEI: A Discussion” Special

January 13, 2026| items of interest, News, Staff, Videos|

ECI was invited to participate in “DEI: A Discussion”, a half-hour special on 13NewsNow that explores the... Read More → ECI Participates in “DEI: A Discussion” Special

The poster is rectangular in shape with a dark blue background and an array of red, white and blue graphical fireworks of different sizes. Five of these fireworks frame photos of people with different disabilities working in various environments. Below the images, the words “Celebrating Value and Talent, National Disability Employment Awareness Month” appear. Across the bottom are a logo that says, “America 250,” the DOL seal followed by the words “Office of Disability Employment Policy, United States Department of Labor,” and the hashtag #NDEAM on top of the words “80th Anniversary” and the website address dol.gov/odep.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2025

September 26, 2025| items of interest|

This month, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an... Read More → National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2025

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Waiting for a Home: The Journey for Accessible Housing

April 24, 2025| items of interest|

Since 2019, Ms. Coots has been searching for affordable and accessible housing, applying for public housing... Read More → Waiting for a Home: The Journey for Accessible Housing

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Kids, Kin ‘N Caregivers Co-Authors Article for Peer-Reviewed Journal

February 20, 2025| items of interest, News|

Kids, Kin ‘n Caregivers, a partner with ECI, co-authored an article for the 10-Year Anniversary Issue... Read More → Kids, Kin ‘N Caregivers Co-Authors Article for Peer-Reviewed Journal

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