FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7/21/2015
American with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary Celebration to be Hosted by Councilmember Harrell, Seattle Commission for People with disAbilities
SEATTLE – Councilmember Bruce Harrell and the Seattle Commission for People with disAbilities will host a lunchtime discussion this Thursday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Presenters will share how the ADA has affected their lives, and guests will hear from keynote speaker Maud Steyaert, Director of Disability Services at North Seattle Community College.
Members of the public will have an opportunity to ask questions of the presenters.
The event is open to the public, ADA accessible, and an American Sign Language interpreter will be on-hand.
WHAT:
Lunchtime discussion on 25th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
WHERE:
Seattle City Hall
Council Chambers, Second Floor
600 4th Ave., Seattle 98104
WHEN:
Thursday, July 23
12:00 p.m.
WHO:
Councilmember Bruce Harrell
Seattle Commission for People with disAbilities
Maud Steyaert, Director of Disability Services, North Seattle Community College
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