The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26th, 1990, as a historic civil rights law protecting millions of people with disabilities across the country. If you’ve ever used curb cuts on a sidewalk, closed captions on a video, or even an elevator at the mall, you’ve benefitted from the ADA. 

“Access for all, Inclusion for Everyone!” In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this announcement is a public service of this radio station.

ADA Benefits

Disability rights are civil rights. From voting to parking, the Americans with Disabilities Act protects people and eliminates barriers to employment, transportation and public services. From answers to common questions to official legal documents, ADA.gov has everything you need to understand your rights and responsibilities under the ADA.

“Access for all, Inclusion for Everyone!” In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this announcement is a public service of this radio station.

ADA.gov

More than one in four adults in the United States has some type of disability, a physical or mental condition that makes it more difficult to do certain activities or interact with individuals. Whether it’s visible like using a wheelchair or wearing a hearing aid or an invisible disability like chronic pain or dyslexia, all individuals have the right to reasonable accommodations under the law.

“Access for all, Inclusion for Everyone!” In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this announcement is a public service of this radio station.

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EOT257 Special

After becoming interested in how bands from across the country were able to form a tight-knit Do-it-Yourself or DIY, community, Marissa Jerden decided to combine her love of music and journalism to investigate her own local community. The result was “The Living Room Experience” which explores the origin of DIY music and Raleigh’s own vibrant music scene.  She interviewed multiple “DIY venue” owners and local bands to put together a comprehensive look at how local music not only survives, but thrives below the mainstream surface because of interpersonal connections and dedication to art.

The Living Room Experience

WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 is student-run non-commercial radio from NC State University, playing indie rock, electronic, hip-hop, jazz and metal.