ADA-Indiana, in conjunction with the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community and the Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities, is surveying Indiana citizens regarding their views on accessibility in the state. The results of the survey will be announced this summer on July 26^th, the 15^th Anniversary of the Signing of the ADA. It has been almost 15 years since the ADA was passed into law. The ADA promotes equal opportunity for people with disabilities to get jobs, receive government services, and access public places like restaurants and theaters. The survey asks Indiana citizens to "grade" how well they think their communities are complying with the ADA. There is also opportunity for them to provide opinions and ideas about how to improve ADA implementation in their communities. People with disabilities, family members, advocates, providers, and other interested community members from Indiana are welcome to complete the survey! To request the survey in an alternative format, or for additional information, contact Vicki Pappas by phone at 1-800-825-4733 or e-mail adainfo@indiana.edu.

The Illinois ADA Project will facilitate a workshop titled "Requesting an Accommodation at Work & College" on May 26, 2005. The workshop will be held at the Chicago office of Equip for Equality at 20 N. Michigan, Suite 300 Chicago, IL from 10am to 12pm. This workshop is free but pre-registration is required. For more information contact "The Training Institute" at Equip for Equality (800) 537-2632 (V), (800) 610-2779 (TTY) or email contactus@equipforequality.org.

The Michigan ADA Steering Committee is a Theme Partner for the 2005 Michigan Rehabilitation Conference, which will be held November 8-10, 2005 in Grand Rapids, MI. The conference is one of the largest statewide conferences with an emphasis on employment for people with disabilities in Michigan. As a Theme Partner, the Committee is involved in planning and recruiting for the conference. As one of the first steps in partnering, members of the steering committee conducted an initial site accessibility survey of the conference areas, hotel(s) and path of travel in Grand Rapids on March 8^th. Also as Theme Partner, the ADA Michigan Steering Committee will have a seat on the Conference Program Committee to provide input about the types of presentations that will be included in the conference with a focus on employer training.

To mark the 15th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA Minnesota is partnering with a coalition of disability organizations to plan The 2005 ADA Celebration "15 Years Strong: Then, Now and Beyond". The event will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 in the Twin Cities and is free to all attendees. The celebration will include entertainment, food, and educational breakout sessions. The featured speakers will be nationally acclaimed NBC Dateline Correspondent John Hockenberry and Barry Taylor, Director of Equip for Equality the Protection and Advocacy organization in the state of Illinois. For more information regarding this event contact ADA Minnesota at 888-630-9793 (Toll free in MN only) or 651-603-2015 (V), 651-603-2001 (TTY).

Nancy and Cameron James and Mills-James Productions are recipients of the second annual ADA Award presented by and sponsored by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council. The award is presented to individuals and/or organizations that have made significant contributions in support of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Over the years, Mr. and Mrs. James and Mills-James Productions have supported many causes. They have been particularly instrumental in promoting an awareness of dyslexia and the rights under the ADA of individuals with dyslexia. The award will be presented at a luncheon on April 12, 2005, in conjunction with the Multiple Perspectives Conference.