National Disability Independence Day

As we celebrate the month of “July” the month in which recognize Independence Day for our great country. Let’s take a moment to highlight another monumental celebration of independence which is commemorated on July 26

National Disability Independence Day on July 26th commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26th, 1990.

#DisabilityIndependenceDay

The ADA provides protection from employment discrimination as well as better access to goods, services, and communications for people with disabilities.

The day not only celebrates the anniversary of the ADA, but it also serves several other purposes. First, the law first broke down barriers individuals with disabilities faced every day. It also marked a timeline of change that soon developed. Over time, common barriers such as narrow doors and small bathroom stalls became accessible to wheelchairs. Other examples include braille signs and crosswalks for the vision impaired. The changes improved mobility and safety.

Beyond structural changes, the act motivated designers to enhance technology. Often, physical limitations restrict a person's ability to access legal or health information. New assistive technologies make it possible to obtain the necessary information.

As accessibility improves, the world continues to change in other ways. For example, many of today's brick and mortar businesses are ADA compliant. However, more and more businesses switch to online versions. Those websites need to meet the needs to be accessible, too.

With each advancement in technology, designers need to incorporate multifunctional approaches to fit every ability. Celebrate the freedom the ADA inspires with forward-thinking design and technology.

Observing Disability Independence Day

If you are an employer or designer, consider how accessible your business is to people with disabilities. The ADA empowers people with disabilities to stand up for their rights, too. Give shout outs to accessible businesses and organizations.

Get inspired, too! Read the story of Ed Roberts, a pioneer and leader in disabilities rights.

On July 26th, unite with them and use #DisabilityIndependenceDay to share on social media.

The importance of our DEI mission

The Third Circuit Court Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team’s Mission is as follows: "We appreciate our common connection and respect our diverse and unique human experiences. We move forward as an inclusive organization as we provide accessible and equal justice."

The Court’s Diversity & Inclusion Team strives to ensure the values of its diverse bench, staff, and court users are acknowledged and reflected in our delivery of service as well as our work environment.

In that spirit, the team creates and shares a monthly list of various holidays and observations along with some celebration suggestions. We invite our work community and the community at large to contribute.

The Summer Olympics are almost here!

The long, four-year wait and countless hard hours of training are over. Great athletes from around the world come together once every four years to participate in the Summer Olympics. Athletes will “Go for the Gold” in a variety of sporting events.

The International Summer Olympics is the largest sporting event in the world. The event is held every four years. Countries from around the world compete for the honor of hosting this huge 14-day event. Once every four years, the world’s top athletes meet, to compete in the Summer Olympics games for the gold medal and bragging rights, as they represent their country in a wide range of sporting events.

Where are the next Summer Olympics? The XXXIII Olympics Games will be held in Paris, France in 2024.

Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony: July 26, 2024

Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony: August 11, 2024

Important July Recognitions and Dates

Notable Dates

July 2 – Thurgood Marshall’s Birthday

The day Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and civil rights activist Thurgood Marshall was born

July 6 – Dalai Lama’s Birthday

The day that Tibet’s leader in exile and Nobel Peace Prize recipient was born

July 6 – Frida Kahlo’s Birthday

A well-known Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo, in the 20th century was born on this day

July 18 – Nelson Mandela’s Birthday

Nelson Mandela served as South Africa’s first black president and was a strong civil rights leader

July 19 – Hijri New Year

This day marks the start of the Islamic New Year — beginning the prior evening

July 26 – Americans with Disabilities Act

This law protects people with disabilities from being discriminated against

Individual Dates

July 1 - Canada Day
July 1 - National Post Worker Day
July 4 - Independence Day
July 5 - Venezuela Independence Day
July 7 - World Chocolate Day
July 7 - Global Forgiveness Day
July 7-8 - Islamic New Year / Hijra New Year
July 14 - Bastille Day (France)
July 17 - World Emoji Day
July17 - National Hot Dog Day
July 18 - Nelson Mandela International Day
July 20 - Colombia Independence Day:
July 21 - National Ice Cream Day
July 26 - Summer Olympics 2024 begins
July 28 - Perú Independence Day
July 30 - International Day of Friendship

Local Activities and Highlights

All Summer - Kids Movies at Emagine Theatre
July 2 - Kensington Metropark Fireworks (and look for community fireworks throughout Southeastern Michigan)
July 2-5 - Salute to America at Greenfield Village in Dearborn
July 5-14 - Oakland County Fair
July 12-14 - African World Festival
July 14 - Detroit Kite Festival
July 15-21 - Metro Detroit Diversity Festival
July 27-28 - Arab & Chaldean Festival

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