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Miami-Dade County Internal Services Department to host ADA Celebration events July 25-28

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https://www.miamidade.gov/global/people-and-internal-operations/home.page 2023-07-17 2023-07-17T12:00:00.000Z 08 00 am Jody Cox [email protected] 786-564-2572 exclude Miami-Dade County Internal Services Department to host ADA Celebration events July 25-28 The Miami-Dade County Internal Services Department (ISD) American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Office will host special events from Tuesday, July 25th to Friday, July 28th, 2023, to celebrate the 33-year anniversary of the historic signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Miami-Dade County Internal Services Department (ISD) American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Office will host special events from Tuesday, July 25th to Friday, July 28th, 2023, to celebrate the 33-year anniversary of the historic signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This civil rights law was created to protect the rights of people with disabilities. It prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have equal access to employment opportunities, goods and services, state and local government programs, businesses that are open to the public, commercial facilities, transportation providers, and telecommunications. Residents, visitors and employees of Miami-Dade County are encouraged to join us during these special events. The Stephen P. Clark Government Center will transform into an ADA hub between July 25th and 27th, with information and celebratory activities to raise disability awareness. Highlight activities include an inclusive Zot Artz project that will invite all members of the community to participate, a mobile library featuring memoirs written by people with disabilities, live performances by artists with and without disabilities, and special guest speakers. On July 28th, there will be a Disability Resource Fair at the Miami-Dade Main Library with over 47 organizations, a presentation on “Becoming Your Own Best Advocate” by Miami-Dade County ADA Coordinator, Heidi Johnson, and a book reading of The Adventures of Katgirl by its author, Katherine Magnoli.  For more information, please contact Ms. Jody Cox, ADA Office, at 786-564-2572 (call or text) or email at [email protected]. Event Schedule Who: Internal Services Department ADA Office What: ADA Celebratory Event When: July 25-27, 2023, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Where: Stephen P. Clark Center - Lobby, 111 NW 1 Street, Miami, FL 33128 Who: Internal Services Department ADA Office What: Disability Resource Fair When: July 28, 2023, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Where: Miami-Dade Main Library, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130 About Event Sponsors Rehab Without Walls provides specialized comprehensive rehabilitation, including neurorehabilitation services to survivors of catastrophic injuries, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and many other complex conditions. They offer a full range of individualized, interdisciplinary rehabilitation services not only in the home, but in various community environments also. Their neuro-specialized, interdisciplinary therapy leads to a more rapid recovery of skills, as well as increased independence for daily activities.  Strive Recreational Therapy Services is a home-health recreational therapy program committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with varying disabilities and age groups. They provide groups and individuals with recreational therapy opportunities within their own community and serve those injured in auto accidents, injured in a work-related accident, seniors, and anyone with a disability. About Miami-Dade County’s ADA Office The Miami-Dade County ADA Office’s mission is to ensure Miami-Dade County’s compliance with the <a href="http://www.ada.gov/pubs/ada.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)</a> and related laws. The Office helps County departments understand the importance of the ADA, their obligations under the Act, the options for meeting those obligations and how different options will impact people with disabilities. 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The department provides facility, construction, fleet, and risk management, along with ADA compliance, real estate, security and parking services. The People and Internal Operations Department ensures efficient County operations and fosters a thriving workforce by integrating internal services and human resources management. The department provides facility, construction, fleet, and risk management, along with ADA compliance, real estate, security, and parking services. It supports workforce development through performance management, employee training, diversity programs, and collective bargaining, while addressing workplace policies, payroll, and workforce metrics. Additionally, the department resolves discrimination cases through investigation and mediation. 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MIAMI-DADE ( July 17, 2023 )–

The Miami-Dade County Internal Services Department (ISD) American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Office will host special events from Tuesday, July 25th to Friday, July 28th, 2023, to celebrate the 33-year anniversary of the historic signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This civil rights law was created to protect the rights of people with disabilities. It prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have equal access to employment opportunities, goods and services, state and local government programs, businesses that are open to the public, commercial facilities, transportation providers, and telecommunications.

Residents, visitors and employees of Miami-Dade County are encouraged to join us during these special events. The Stephen P. Clark Government Center will transform into an ADA hub between July 25th and 27th, with information and celebratory activities to raise disability awareness. Highlight activities include an inclusive Zot Artz project that will invite all members of the community to participate, a mobile library featuring memoirs written by people with disabilities, live performances by artists with and without disabilities, and special guest speakers.

On July 28th, there will be a Disability Resource Fair at the Miami-Dade Main Library with over 47 organizations, a presentation on “Becoming Your Own Best Advocate” by Miami-Dade County ADA Coordinator, Heidi Johnson, and a book reading of The Adventures of Katgirl by its author, Katherine Magnoli.

For more information, please contact Ms. Jody Cox, ADA Office, at 786-564-2572 (call or text) or email at [email protected].

Event Schedule

Who: Internal Services Department ADA Office
What: ADA Celebratory Event
When: July 25-27, 2023, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Stephen P. Clark Center - Lobby, 111 NW 1 Street, Miami, FL 33128

Who: Internal Services Department ADA Office
What: Disability Resource Fair
When: July 28, 2023, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Miami-Dade Main Library, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130

About Event Sponsors

Rehab Without Walls provides specialized comprehensive rehabilitation, including neurorehabilitation services to survivors of catastrophic injuries, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and many other complex conditions. They offer a full range of individualized, interdisciplinary rehabilitation services not only in the home, but in various community environments also. Their neuro-specialized, interdisciplinary therapy leads to a more rapid recovery of skills, as well as increased independence for daily activities.

Strive Recreational Therapy Services is a home-health recreational therapy program committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with varying disabilities and age groups. They provide groups and individuals with recreational therapy opportunities within their own community and serve those injured in auto accidents, injured in a work-related accident, seniors, and anyone with a disability.

About Miami-Dade County’s ADA Office

The Miami-Dade County ADA Office’s mission is to ensure Miami-Dade County’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws. The Office helps County departments understand the importance of the ADA, their obligations under the Act, the options for meeting those obligations and how different options will impact people with disabilities. The Office also works to heighten awareness of disability issues, both within County departments and the local community.