ADA Observance in Tyler

TYLER — The East Texas Center for Independent Living Monday held a day-long celebration and information session in Tyler, observing the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The center’s purpose is to help the disabled in various ways. Its board president, Billie Holloway, said the gathering was a great event — and that much has been accomplished since 1990. She says 20 years on, many disabled people “have a life where they can participate in the community and be a contributing member of society.” But Holloway points out that lots of barriers remain. Just one example. “There are still many older buildings that were grandfathered out of the legislation.” Holloway says just one of many ways you can help is to leave disabled parking spaces for those who need them.

You can log on to http://www.etcil.org to learn more about the East Texas Center for Independent living and disability issues in general. You can also call the center at (903) 581-7542.