This summer, ECCF joins the Eau Claire community in celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.). Signed into law by President George H. Bush on July 26, 1990, the A.D.A. is a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination in employment, purchasing goods and services, and participating in state and local government programs and services.

Several Funds held at ECCF support the important work of improving accessibility for all. For example, grants from Access Eau Claire have provided sign language interpreters at events, a braille printer at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, and modified water skis so people with disabilities can join the Ski Sprites Water Ski Club.

Grants from other Funds have also supported accessibility in Eau Claire. These include grants from the Thurston “It’s the Little Things” Family Fund to support services for elders with limited mobility and grants from the Helen and Karl Andresen Family Endowment for Special Needs Fund to support day services for adults with disabilities at REACH. The Opportunities for All Children Fund supports educational, recreational, artistic, and other opportunities for young people with disabilities. 
 

ECCF is proud to work with so many wonderful donors and nonprofits to help make the world more accessible for all!

Read Dr. Katherine Schneider's column about the ADA's 35th anniversary.

Save the date! ADA panel and celebration July 22

The UW-Eau Claire Foundation will sponsor a celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, in the Flesch Family Welcome Center. The event will feature a panel of students, staff, faculty and emeriti reflecting on their lived experiences of the ADA followed by a reception. American Sign Language and captioning will be provided for the program. Please attend this event to learn from individuals with a variety of disabilities and to celebrate the impact of the ADA on all our lives.