Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater delivered the keynote address, describing the ADA as a milestone in the evolution of civil rights law in the United States. Former US Senator Robert Dole also delivered remarks, noting the efforts made during the passage of this landmark legislation and its notable effects. The event concluded with the actress Anita Hollander performing portions of her work on disability. The event was held on the DOT plaza, which was filled with an extensive exhibit of accessible vehicles, adaptive technologies, and other disability-related advancements.
Transportation is and has always been of primary interest to the disability community.
DOT has primary responsibility for enforcing the transportation provisions of the ADA, as well as other disability-related statutes such as the Air Carrier Access Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. It is our responsibility to ensure that our transportation systems are not only safe and efficient, but usable by all - including persons with disabilities.