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Message from the President

Michelle Wisniewski - President
Association for Disabled Americans

Michelle Wisniewski ADA President

As I begin my FIFTH year as President of your Association, I’d like to let you know how we’re doing so far. Look at our most recent NEWSLETTER for our latest actions and accomplishments.

The photo of me taking wildlife pictures was taken at my first visit in my scooter to Ft. Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park, April 2007. Access to this park for me and at least 250 other disabled people so far, was achieved with a successful Association action involving the ferry between Key West and the Tortugas. The Association was recently involved in an action with the Florida State Parks, which we hope will cause the State to prioritize access in all of its many Parks. We have continued our success with hospitals, banks, professional offices, restaurants and merchants.

The Association’s Corporate Structure has been solidified.
Our website has been continuously upgraded in content and accessibility.
Our plaintiff base is gradually being broadened.

The Association was granted 501(C)(3) tax-exempt status by the IRS. We are registered to solicit contributions with the State of Florida. This means that, we do not charge dues and any contributions to the association are fully tax deductible. It also means our finances are an open public record. Those contributions can be put to good work in educational efforts, public awareness, and ADA compliance.

Our continuing goals for the Association include:

  • Continued expansion of our plaintiff base for ADA actions;
  • Replenishment of our Board of Directors and Officers;
  • Outreach programs to our disabled brothers and sisters and;
  • Joining with other organizations to advocate laws granting disabled access to private housing.
  • Continuing to exercise our civil rights in bringing about accessibility in locations that remain with barriers 20 years since the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Michelle Wisniewski
President
Association for Disabled Americans
kwimages@bellsouth.net
305-745-8722