Spirit of the ADA Awards
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Champion of the ADA:
Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner
Disability Rights Leader
Disability Rights Defenders
Disability Rights Advocates
Disability Rights Advocates
Disability Rights Advocates
Disability Rights Supporters
An individual who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to
the Spirit of the ADA, through advocacy, opportunity, and example.
A local or state government, agency, program, or legislator who demonstrates an
outstanding commitment to all people’s right to fully participate in society, through
the enforcement of the ADA, access to voting, and the provision of public services.
An employer or employee support organization that demonstrates an outstanding
commitment to eliminating discrimination against people with disabilities,
supporting workers, and providing competitive integrated work opportunities.
A business, firm, or place open to the public that demonstrates an outstanding
example of accessibility and accommodation through the elimination of physical,
social, policy, or attitudinal barriers
A sports, arts, or recreation organization or venue that demonstrates an outstanding
commitment to full inclusion of people with disabilities, the elimination of barriers
to participation, and the development of new opportunities for cultural expression.
ABLE
Accessibility Plus
Al & Al's Steinhaus Coffee
Hector Colon
John Donnelly
Ashley's Furniture
Karen Avery
Colectivo Coffee and Café
Deaf Unity
EVP Coffee
Sandy Engel
Froedtert Hospital
Amber Lee Gilberg
Government Accountability
Board
Ed Griffiths
Thomas Hlavacek
Henderson Excavating
Landscaping and Supply
Independence First
Jill's My Style Salon
John Hawk's Pub
Johnson Controls
JW Winko
James & Jill Kocian
Stephanie Mauck
Michelle Martini
Main Street Menomonie
Milwaukee County Transit
Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Mother Nature's Diaper
Service, Inc.
Mary Neubauer
Penzeys Spices
Pro Healthcare- Waukesha
Memorial Hospital
RampUp MKE
Rebuilding Together Milwaukee
Katherine Schneider
Sam Schroth
Christine Siniki
Andy Thain
SE Wis. Adaptive Ski Program
T.J. Maxx
Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison,
Trace Research and Develop’t
University of Wisconsin - Stout,
Vocational Rehabilitation Inst.
VSA Wisconsin
Joy Walter
Wisconsin Academy for
Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS)
Zachariah's Acres