07/23/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Celebrate 35 Years of the ADA with Independent Living Resources
Daytime Celebration • Free Food • DJ • Raffle • Resource Fair
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 1839 NE Couch St., Portland
This summer marks a historic milestone in disability rights—and Independent Living Resources (ILR) is throwing a party to celebrate! Join us on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, for an inclusive ADA 35th Anniversary Celebration, a free community event filled with resources, entertainment, food, and empowerment.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), protects the rights of people with disabilities and ensures equal access to jobs, transportation, public places, and more. As we celebrate 35 years of progress, ILR invites people with disabilities, their families, and allies to join us in honoring access, inclusion, and independent living.
Register here: https://conta.cc/4f75EeP
🎉 What to Expect at This Free Celebration:
🗣️ Live Q&A with Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. 1-2 PM
🎶 DJ Herbert spinning live tunes
🧊 Free hot dogs, snow cones & refreshments
🎁 Raffle giveaways – Every guest gets a free ticket to win groceries, gift cards, and services
🧑🤝🧑 Meet ILR staff and learn how our programs empower people to live independently
🛠️ Explore resource booths with our community partners
🏢 Community Partners Include:
Special Thank you to our Community Partners:
Office of Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, MD
Dungarvin
Trellis
ABLE Oregon
Youth Progress Association
Goodwill Industries
Upstream Access
The ARC of Oregon
ASNW
Multnomah County's Aging, Disability and Veterans Services Division (ADVSD)
Multnomah County Elections
Washington County Public Health
Clackamas County Public Health
DART
Portland Police Department
PCC AEDR
📍 Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Drop in anytime!)
Location: Independent Living Resources
1839 NE Couch Street, Portland, OR 97232
Admission: FREE | All ages welcome | ADA accessible
About Independent Living Resources
Independent Living Resources (ILR) is a nonprofit organization committed to the full inclusion and self-determination of people with disabilities. As part of the national Independent Living Movement, ILR advocates for equity, dignity, and access through peer-led support and community-based services. Learn more at https://conta.cc/3Rm3lJL.
Join us for a joyful, impactful celebration where you can dance, discover resources, and connect with a vibrant community. Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come—and look ahead to a more inclusive future.
