Dart Appreciation Rally

Dart Appreciation Rally

Wed., Oct. 24, 2 - 2:30pm
CMRTA Transit Station, Laurel & Sumter Streets
downtown Columbia
DART riders, their families and friends are invited to join in a rally
to address the need to fund this critical public service. The
Dial-A-Ride-Transit (DART) system provides transportation to citizens
with disabilities as part of the Central Midlands Regional
Transit Authority (CMRTA).

• Come tell your story!
• Open mic and free refreshments

Over 4,000 in the Midlands relied on DART before the 2010 budget cuts.
Today, 2,600 riders rely on DART. Any more cuts would pose serious hardship.
After the Rally, participants will go to the Richland Co. Library (Assembly & Hampton)
to hear CMRTA officials answer questions about the vote on Nov. 6 for a penny sales
tax to restore and expand public transportation.
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DART riders can call 803-255-7123
to arrange to be at the Transfer Station before 2pm on Oct. 24
For more information, call the SC Progressive Network - 803-808-3384

To read more, please click on the above title.

To access the CDR Library catalog, please click on this link.

Free rally celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)!

7/26/2010 - Today is the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Dramatic progress has occurred since the passage of the ADA 20 years ago and assistive technologies have revolutionized the lives of people with disabilities.

Today at 11am, the Mayors Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (MCEPD) will hold a rally to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the South Carolina State House. The public is invited to attend.
Mayor Steve Benjamin stated, “The City of Columbia is proud to be a state leader in the effort to end all forms of discrimination. The MCEPD is a prime example of our commitment to ensure that all of our citizens have the opportunity to live out the American dream.”


The ADA prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. It also mandates the establishment of TDD/telephone relay services.

For more information on the ADA or to view a copy of the Act click the title above or visit: http://www.ada.gov.