‘Everyone Can Work’: Iowa City celebrates 34 years of ADA, spotlights inclusion and disability employment at downtown event

By: Annie Smith Barkalow|October 7, 2024

Iowa City Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih reads a proclamation from the city declaring October 2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Iowa City marked the 34th anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) with a downtown event that blended speeches, performances, and a renewed call for inclusion.

The celebration, held at the PedMall Sept. 27, honored the lasting impact of the ADA while spotlighting local organizations and advocates dedicated to advancing the rights of individuals with disabilities. This year’s theme, Everyone Can…

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‘Everyone Can Work’: Iowa City celebrates 34 years of ADA, spotlights inclusion and disability employment at downtown event

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