Here is a breakdown of the events that came before The Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice 2024. Once you understand where we have been, you can better understand where we are going:
| Year | Name | Purpose of Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 504 Sit in | It was a 26 day sit-in at the San Francisco Dept of Health Education and Welfare offices to fight for Section 504 of the Rehab Act. For more information: DREDF – 504 sit in |
| 1978 | Gang of 19 | In Colorado, it was a protest to finally get accessibility on buses. For more information: ADAPT – Gang of 19 |
| 1983 | We Will Ride | In Colorado, ADAPT protested at the American Public Transportation Association conference for access to transportation. For more information: ADAPT – We Will Ride |
| 1990 | Capitol Crawl | It was a demonstration of how inaccessible architecture impacted disabled people. For more information: Capitol Crawl |
| 1990 | ADA | The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas. For more information: DREDF – History of the ADA |
| 1999 | Olmstead Decision | One of the most important decisions related to disability passed by the Supreme Court. It states that disabled people could live in the community and receive services rather than in a facility. For more information: Olmstead Rights – Olmstead Decision |
| 2000 | Spirit of ADA torch relay | It celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and the 10th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For more information: Ability Magazine – Spirit of ADA torch relay |
| 2003 | Free our People March | They marched so people could live free in the community and not die in nursing homes supporting MiCASSA. For more information: ADAPT Free Our People March |
| 2004/2005 | Long Road Home | In Georgia, it was a remembrance across the state to remember Olmstead. For more information: GCDD – The Long Road Home |
| 2006 | Road to Freedom | It was a yearlong, cross-country “bus” journey and multimedia exhibit of the ADA and disability history, disability community and accessible technology. For more information: Road to Freedom – DREDF |
| 2015 | ADA Legacy Tour | It was a cross-country tour commemorating the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more information: Abilities.com – ADA Legacy Tour |
| 2024 | Caravan for Disability Justice and Freedom | It is a six month, cross-country caravan celebrating the disability community and civil rights. |