ADA35NYC: THE FUTURE IS DISABLED MARCH FOR DISABILITY JUSTICE DATE AND TIME: July 26th, 2025 at 11am. This the 35th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). WHERE (MARCH ROUTE): It begins with a 20-minute rally at the Arch at Washington Square Park led by speakers with disabilities. Then we march up University Place ending at Union Square Park. WHO: Experienced activists in the disability and accessibility space. Participants include Rise and Resist, Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY (CIDNY), Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled (BCID), Disability Unite, Disability Pride NYC, Disabled in Action (DIA), UP-STAND, NY War Resisters League, Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP), CWA Local 1180, Tri-State Transportation Campaign (TSTC), Harlem Independent Living Center (HILC), InTandem, Housing Works, ACT UP, New York Communities for Change, ReelAbilities,Wheeling Forward, Level the Curve and more. DEMANDS AND FOCUS OF THE ACTION: ● That People With Disabilities (PWD) be involved in all decisions and lawmaking that concern PWD. Nothing about us without us. ● That governmental policy is always based on sound, proven, transparently-communicated science. ● That the ADA be enforced with vigor, enthusiasm, and joy, calling attention to the United States’ current administration’s attacks on laws upholding rights for PWD. ● No budget cuts to Medicaid or Medicare. ● No budget cuts to organizations that support PWD. PROMOTION: Press release, PWD press representatives, social media campaign, website outlining the details of the action. ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair availability, ASL translators, marshals, accessibility information on our website, and a livestream of the rally for virtual participation. COMMUNITY BUILDING AT THE MARCH’S END: There will be an opportunity to network and let marchers know about participating organizations at the end of the event. We joyfully promote disability justice and intersectionality for people with disabilities of all races, genders, sexualities, and religions. We celebrate intersections between, but not limited to, visible and invisible, physical, cognitive, and mental health disabilities as well as non-neurotypical folks. Email: ada35nyc@gmail.com Website: ada35nyc.org Insta & Bluesky: @ada35nyc