UCP Joins Call To Renew The Pledge

United Cerebral Palsy Associations
Wednesday, 24 May 2000

Washington, D.C., May 24, 2000 - United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Inc., ("UCP") today commented on Congressional hearings on a bill that would require potential plaintiffs with disabilities to provide ninety days' notification for redress before bringing suit against a business owner under the Americans With Disabilities Act, ("ADA").

UCP Executive Director Kirsten A. Nyrop noted that the ADA, which was passed in 1990, provides adequate notification for compliance. "The proposed Bill for which Mr. Eastwood is testifying requires an additional ninety days' notification before filing a suit. However, Americans already have been implementing and enforcing the ADA requirements for the past ten years. With the upcoming July 26 celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the passage of the ADA, the UCP focus will be on reinforcing support for implementation and enforcement of this important legislation that affects all Americans."

UCP, founded in 1949, is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the country with 137 affiliates nationwide. UCP provides programs and services to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, and their families. UCP uses its funds efficiently, with 85 cents of every dollar spent directly on programs and services.

For more information, or to contact United Cerebral Palsy Associations, see their website at: www.ucpa.org