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 Police motorcycles lead the way for the March for Opportunity in Tallahassee on July 26, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Individuals with disabilities hold the ADA anniversary banner and lead the March down Monroe Street. |
Members of one of the event's 10 sponsors, the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, hold their banner high during the march. |
The marchers near the Capitol. APD Director Jim DeBeaugrine can be seen at left in the foreground. |
When the marchers arrive at the Capitol Courtyard, they waste no time getting settled beneath the tents. It must have something to do with the heat of at least 90 degrees. |
Bryan Vaughan, left, executive director of the Governor's Commission on Disabilities, chats with APD Deputy Director for Operations Pedro Moreno. |
The news media are in abundance at the event, providing coverage across the state. |
The Sunshine City band from Pyramid Studios shows off its musical talents with a rock 'n roll concert. |
Attendees keep cool under the tents while listening to the band. |
APD Director Jim DeBeaugrine welcomes the crowd and talks about the significance of the occasion. |
Bryan Vaughan, executive director of the Governor's Commission on Disabilities, introduces one of the featured speakers while Dana Lachter-Rivera of VR translates into sign language. |
Disabled veteran Trueman Muhrer-Irwin is flanked by cameras as he begins his remarks. |
Trueman Muhrer-Irwin, who was wounded during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, talks about the impact that the ADA has had on his life. |
Outback Steakhouse national spokesperson Wayne Cook fires up the crowd with his keynote address. Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda (D-Tallahassee) is seen at left, in pink. |
Wayne Cook, who has cerebral palsy, implores attendees to do their best, just as he did to achieve his position as national spokesperson for Outback Steakhouse. |
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