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ADA 15 Year Birthday Celebration

TRAC is proud to announce the fifteenth anniversary celebration of the “Americans With Disabilities Act” (ADA). Through a diligent and cooperative effort of TRAC and the Tennessee Aquarium, this event is completely free, open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. This celebration will be held on: 

Tuesday, July 26, between the hours of 11am and 2pm at 

The Tennessee Aquarium—One Broad Street—Chattanooga, TN

There will be great food and door prizes provided by local vendors, and an ADA birthday celebration highlighted by keynote speaker, Attorney Bill Brown who took the Lane vs Tennessee case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court ensuring victory for all persons with a disability.

TRAC is a firm supporter of the ADA and proud to sponsor this celebration. The Americans for Disabilities Act has literally opened the hearts and minds of Americans by allowing for independent living among millions of Americans with disabilities. This Year’s celebration will feature two musical talents that are becoming well known both locally, and nationally. Singer/songwriter, J. P. Williams has made festival and concert appearances with such names as Bruce Hornsby, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Charlie Daniels, Credence Clearwater Revival, Ricky Skaggs, and Edwin McCain. JP’s newest CD release, “Where’s the Stage”, is available through CD Baby.

Another singer/songwriter, Stephen Owen is a veteran to such festivals as the Strawberry Festival in Dayton, Tennessee as well as Nashville and the Chattanooga area. Stephen’s CD, “Country on the Mountain” is truly superb. Both of these young artist are a tribute to how the ADA has opened the door for independent living in America. Their visual impairment has not stopped them from pursuing and achieving greatness. There will be many organizations on hand to demonstrate their services.

Persons unable to provide their own transportation to this event may call 423-698-9038, and CARTA will arrange for transportation. For further information regarding this event, contact event Chair: Robert Williams or event co-Chair: Pam Jackson, (TRAC) 423-892-4774.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green Light For More Ramps

TRAC is excited, because we recently received the green  light to build 80 ADA - compliant wheelchair ramps in the city of Chattanooga.  The ramps will be funded by a grant through the City of Chattanooga's HUD Community Development Block Grant Program (Signing grant, Executive Director, Mark Woolfall with Juliett Thornton (left) and Van Veller (right)). In order to be considered for one of these ramps, the following criteria must be met:  ramps are built for residential use only, on private property (no commercial or rental property), in the city of Chattanooga, and for individuals listed as property owners.  In addition to the above criteria, ramps are also built according to specific income guidelines.  While most ramps are built on a "first come first served" basis, individuals who are deemed "most medically fragile" will receive top priority.  This is a great opportunity for TRAC and our city of Chattanooga residents.  TRAC has already started taking requests for this opportunity, and the list is growing rapidly.  If you or someone you know needs a ramp and you live in the city of Chattanooga, you may qualify for one of these ramps.  To get more information about TRAC's Home Access Program, please contact Van Veller at 423-892-4774.

 
   
 

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