Every July, the Accessibility and Disability Commission, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office, celebrates ADA Day in recognition of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law.

Since its passage in 1990, the ADA has helped advance access, inclusion, and opportunity for millions of Americans with disabilities. ADA Day is an opportunity to celebrate this important civil rights milestone, recognize community leaders and advocates, and recommit ourselves to building a more accessible and inclusive community for all.

This year’s ADA Celebration will take place on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Salt Lake City & County Building.

Join Salt Lake City, the Accessibility & Disability Commission, and the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) for a free community celebration.

Program Highlights

• Hear remarks from Mayor Erin Mendenhall and UTA Chief People Officer Anne Green-Barton
• Celebrate recipients of the ADA Champion Award, Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award, and other community recognitions
• Sign the We Commit to Access community pledge banner
• Meet members of the Accessibility & Disability Commission and Committee on Accessible Transportation
• Explore UTA accessibility vehicles, including paratransit and on-demand services
• Experience adaptive technology demonstrations
• Visit community resource and information booths
• Meet the animals from the Salt Lake City Police Department and UTA K-9 Units
• Enjoy face painting, photo opportunities, and family-friendly activities
• Complimentary refreshments and light snacks provided

Parking & Transportation

Free event parking is available:

• Along 200 East
• At the Salt Lake City Main Library parking structure

Attendees are also encouraged to use UTA TRAX, FrontRunner, bus service, paratransit, and UTA On Demand to travel to the event.

RSVP

Please RSVP with our online form

Salt Lake City and UTA are committed to ensuring this event is accessible to all attendees. Reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and language access services are available upon request.

If you have any questions, concerns, or accommodation requests, please contact:

[email protected]

Nominations for 2026 are now closed.

2026 ADA Champion Award.

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