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Newington proclaims July 26, 2025 as ADA Awareness Day; Seymour Park ribbon cutting set for accessible playground
Summary
The council issued a proclamation marking the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and heard remarks from Bill, who invited the public to a Seymour Park ribbon cutting tomorrow and an ADA Coalition ceremony July 24 at Milon Park; councilors commended local accessibility work and asked for follow-up on properties not ADA compliant.
The Newington Town Council issued a proclamation on June 24 recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and affirmed the town’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
The proclamation notes the ADA was signed July 26, 1990, references federal and state obligations, and designates July 26, 2025 as Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day in Newington. The resolution also calls attention to a commemorative ceremony hosted by the ADA Coalition of Connecticut on July 24 at Milon Park.
Councilors praised "Bill" for his leadership on accessibility. Councilor Tinyakis said, "Bill, you're a champion of a lot of things but most certainly a champion to make sure that we're ADA compliant as much as we can be." Councilor Floyd added that the ADA is "more than just a few letters on a page for a lot of people in our community who depend on it every single day."
Bill addressed the council and described local accessibility investments, invited the council to the Seymour Park ribbon cutting (tomorrow from 5 to 7 p.m.) for the accessible playground and noted community partners and activities: free hot dogs, Elm Hill Pizza's donation, entertainers and an $8,000 grant to add a bike station. He said, "what this does for Newington is it reaffirms your commitment to the town residents to make it inclusive and accessible and offer freedom and independence to people with disabilities."
At least one councilor asked staff for a list of town properties that are not ADA compliant as an accountability measure so proclamations are paired with action. The council approved the proclamation by voice vote; minutes record the motion carried unanimously.
Outcome: proclamation adopted; town and community events scheduled (Seymour Park ribbon cutting and Milon Park commemorative ceremony).
