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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

Background of conference room meeting table with chairs and papers. The word advocacy appears in the bottom left corner

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

A close-up of a "Press to Open" button to activate an accessible door.

Upcoming ADA Trainings – The Basics

June 25, 2025| Events, Training|

Join us for this basic training in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the ADA.  The  Virginia... Read More → Upcoming ADA Trainings – The Basics

Celebrating the ADA and Disability Pride Month Staff Spotlight: Catrina Flowers

July 19, 2024| items of interest, Staff|

  The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990. Disability Pride Month is... Read More → Celebrating the ADA and Disability Pride Month Staff Spotlight: Catrina Flowers

How the ADA Changed the Built World

July 10, 2024| Videos|

... Read More → How the ADA Changed the Built World

DISABILITY RIGHTS ARE CIVIL RIGHTS

Celebrating our Civil Rights The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

July 3, 2023| News|

A message from ECI Board President, Lisbet Dula A little American history….Women got the right to vote in... Read More → Celebrating our Civil Rights The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

President’s Corner

April 3, 2023| items of interest|

By Lisbet Dula, ECI Board President Judy was one of us, and everything she did was for us.    Judy... Read More → President’s Corner

Americans with Disability Act

June 30, 2022| Resources|

Because of the ADA, access and inclusion are the standards, not just a nice idea. The Americans with... Read More → Americans with Disability Act

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