Miami Beach to Commemorate Americans with Disabilities Act

Miami Beach, FL – Join the City of Miami Beach on Tuesday, July 28 as it commemorates the 36^th anniversary of the 1990 passage of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act.

Sponsored by the ADA office and the Disability Access Committee of Miami Beach, the event will take place on the ground floor of Miami Beach City Hall (1700 Convention Center Drive) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ADA office reviews accessibility requests from the public and prioritizes accessibility-related projects involving city-owned facilities and infrastructure.

The Karen Peterson Dancers will mark the anniversary with a dance performance at 12:30 p.m. in city hall. Some of the dancers in the company perform in wheelchairs. Other event highlights include interactive disability simulations and the opportunity to connect with available resources from the city as well as other agencies.

“Accessibility means making sure all residents and visitors can fully participate in the life of our city — whether that means accessing city services, visiting public facilities, crossing our streets safely or enjoying our beaches,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. “As we commemorate the Americans with Disabilities Act, Miami Beach remains committed to advancing practical improvements that support access and inclusion throughout our community.”

The ADA is a federal law that gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodation, employment, transportation, state and local government services as well as telecommunications.

The city’s ADA office often works with developers and businesses to ensure requirements are met and to accommodate the needs of residents and visitors with disabilities. The city has a track record of maintaining and improving permanent accommodations such as curb ramps and audible pedestrian signals. There are more than 20 dune crossings with beach mats along the city’s Beachwalk to improve beach access for people with mobility issues among other enhancements.

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To request this material in alternate format, sign language interpreter (five-day notice required), information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any city-sponsored proceedings, call 305.604.2ADA (2232) and select 1 for English or 2 for Spanish, then option 6; TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service).