Sponsorships
If you're an ADACC member and planning an event to celebrate the ADA, apply for sponsorship! Find out our guidelines and past awardees.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990. We celebrate this anniversary every year -- it's an important milestone of our progress in access and inclusion.
The ADA Coalition of Connecticut makes sponsorship funds available to our members to support community celebrations of the signing of the ADA. In 2026, we offered grants to two organizations to help support their events.
Applications for 2026 are now closed, but applications for next year will open in spring 2027. Sign up for our e-news to stay informed.
Guidelines
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Events must celebrate and promote awareness and inclusion in your community.
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Applicants must be ADACC member organizations. Click here to become a member!
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Events must be open to the public and fully accessible.
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Selected organizations must recognize the support of ADACC in publicity and advertising.
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Sponsorship requests should not exceed $500.
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Sponsorships are limited to one award per event/organization per year and are awarded at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors of ADACC.
2026 Sponsorship Recipients
ADA CELEBRATION CONCERT
July 23, 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Mill Pond Park, Newington, CT
Hosted by the Newington Department of Parks & Recreation, this annual outdoor concert celebrates the signing of the ADA. The first 150 attendees receive free ice cream! Click here to find out more.
ADA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
July 29, 2026 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
CT State Three Rivers, Norwich, CT
Hosted in partnership with CTDOT, WTS Connecticut, ITE Connecticut, and the UConn T2 Center, this interactive event moves beyond the classroom to show how accessibility improvements are taking shape in our communities. Hear from leaders at the state and local level on efforts to create more inclusive infrastructure. With opportunity to explore pedestrian facilities such as curb ramps and sidewalks firsthand, gaining insight into the everyday barriers faced by people with disabilities. Click here to learn more and register.