Hands Around the Capitol Returns After 10 Years
Idaho Honors the ADA
Thousands Expected to Mark the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act in Boise
Boise, Idaho
Friday, July 25, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cecil D. Andrus Park | Across from the Idaho State Capitol
Boise, ID — People from across Idaho and beyond are invited to Boise this summer for Hands Around the Capitol 2025, a free public event honoring the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).��At 11:30 AM, more than 1,000 people are needed to join hands and encircle the Capitol in a symbolic act of unity and commitment to disability rights and equal access for all.��The red, white, and blue ribbon surrounding the Capitol is more than decoration — it’s a declaration. A powerful symbol of life, liberty, and the pursuit of freedom, it represents the right to choose where to live, how to move, where to work, and how to fully participate in everyday life, including housing, education, transportation, voting, and civic life.��This is about access, belonging, and the truth: freedom isn’t real unless it includes everyone.
Tentative Schedule – July 25:
11:00 AM – Welcome
11:10 AM – Proclamations
11:30 AM – Line-Up Across the Street led by City of Trees Pipes & Drums
12:15 PM – Plane & Drone Flyover for Capitol Circle Photo
12:40 PM – Open Arms Dance Project
1:00 PM – Oinkari Basque Dancers
1:20 PM – Kelly Buckland, National Disability Advocate
2:00 PM – Danza Azteca Tonatiuh
2:35 PM – Native American Dancers
4:00 PM – Event Ends
Hands Around the Capitol 2025 is more than a celebration — it’s a movement.�All are welcome. Be part of history.
Explore zones focused on employment, civil rights, recreation and tourism, assistive technology, kids activities, community living, and health care resources. Visit the voting zone to register on-site and learn more about accessible civic engagement. Enjoy obstacle courses, food trucks, and much more.
This is a full-day experience designed to connect people with resources, opportunities, and each other. Whether you’re here to learn, play, network, or take action—there’s something for everyone.Event Info & Updates:
https://idahoaccessproject.org/hands-around-the-capitol
Hosted by:
Northwest ADA Center – Idaho, Idaho Access Project, Living Independence Network Corporation (LINC) and Disability Action Center – NW
Contact Dana Gover
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