Hands Around the Capitol 2025: Honoring the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Date and Time for this Past Event

Friday, Jul 25, 2025 11am - 4pm

Location

Details

Please join us for Hands Around the Capitol 2025: Honoring the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 25, 2025 in Cecil Andrus Park in Boise, Idaho. This is a free, statewide in-person, educational and awareness event.
We will start circling the capital at around 11:00 am.

Event Overview

Event Name: Hands Around the Capitol 2025 – Honoring the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Date: July 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (mountain time)
Location: Cecil Andrus Park & Idaho State Capitol, Boise, Idaho
Event Purpose: Honoring 35 years of progress under the ADA, bringing together people from cross disabilities, multi-cultures, community members, policy makers, businesses, and advocates to celebrate equal access, accessibility, and awareness.

Key Event Highlights
Hands Around the Capitol: Attendees form a human circle around the Capitol to symbolize unity in support of people with disabilities, community living and accessibility.
Guest Speakers & Proclamations: Leaders and advocates address accessibility progress.
Multicultural Performances: Celebrating cross-disability and multi-culture's through music, dance, and storytelling.
Interactive Awareness Booths: Covering ADA topics and other civil rights laws such as employment, voting, housing, digital access, service dogs, assistive technology, and more.
Children’s Activities & Community Engagement: Interactive painting wall, simulations, and accessible recreation.
will bring hundreds of people together to learn about resources and honor the history and accomplishments of the ADA. Our event serves as a platform to educate on the need for continued efforts to safeguard and strengthen the civil rights protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act.