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Los Angeles marks 10th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act, leaders warn progress remains unfinished
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Mayor Richard Riordan, city Disability Department leaders and disability-rights advocates marked the 10th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with recognition of local progress and calls to address remaining barriers in schools, employment and courts.
Mayor Richard Riordan and disability advocates marked the 10th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act at the Los Angeles City Council chamber on July 28, 2000, praising local gains while warning that significant barriers remain.
At the ceremony, Riordan said Los Angeles has been “ahead of the game,” noting the city created an early Department on Disability and other measures to expand access and civic participation. Sharon Morris, director of the Department on Disability, thanked activists and city departments that have worked on the city’s ADA transition plan, and she recognized partnering agencies…
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