ADA
Disability History
Community Life
Fun and Games
Mixed Bag
100
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
100
Which month is Disability Employment Awareness Month?
October
100
Who is the original founder of Community Life Services?
100
What super-fun event do we host every month on a Saturday night
Karaoke
100
Who are two members of our board?
*Name the Board President and get a gift card
Heather Pint
Jane Wemp
Jane Prudhomme
Laura Pascal
Linda Bright
Mark Wenzler
200
Which president sign the ADA?
President George H. W. Bush
200
Founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968, this is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities, providing year-round training and activities to 5 million participants and Unified Sports partners in 172 countries.
The Special Olympics
(Pictured below is Eunice Shriver)
200
What year did Community Life become a non-profit organization?
2012
*Gift Card: How many years ago did Tracey begin Employment Services in Santa Cruz County, which eventually became Community Life Services?
200
What is a favorite card game played in the offices and at client events?
Uno
200
What is Tracey’s favorite class or activity to mention when she talks about gearing goals toward client interests?
300
True or False: ADA leaders were inspired by the civil rights and anti-war movements of the 1960s and the feminist movement of the 1970s
True.
300
Describe the purpose of The Lanterman Act.
The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act of 1969 defines the rights of persons with developmental disabilities and establishes a service system to meet the individualized needs of consumers and when appropriate, their families, throughout the state.
(Lanterman and Reagan pictured below)
300
Community Life is part of the Santa Cruz County Employment Services Agency. What event does this committee host in October, during National Disability Awareness Month to honor business that hire?
Employer Recognition Reception
*Gift Card: Where was the reception held at in 2025?
300
What month do we celebrate Community Life's Birthday by hosting our Annual Beach Bash?
July
300
Our original Watsonville office was located at Plaza Vigil and could get a bit crowded at times. Where did staff work when they needed some quiet, uninterrupted time?
The closet
400
True or false: The ADA prohibits discrimination against any individual on the basis of their disability in the full and equal enjoyment of products, services and facilities.
True.
400
Can you name 1 leader in the disability rights movement?
Ed Roberts, Gini Laurie and Justin Dart... and many more
400
Who were the first three clients seved by Community Life?
Jose Rubalcava, Mitchell Jeffs, Ernie Huerta
*Gift Card: Name there current employers
400
With memories and a whole lot of heart, which cultural celebration does Community Life Services begin honoring in October and joyfully carry into November?
Día de los Muertos
400
Who are our two newest Specialists?
Emma Turner
Ty Wagemann
500
When was the ADA signed?
July 26, 1990
500
In 1990, public transit companies fought against the strict regulations for accessibility, and their lobbying efforts slowed the entire process. In response, a group of individuals with disabilities headed for the Capitol. They tossed aside their wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches and ascended the steps. This event has since become known as the "______ _______".
"Capitol Crawl"
500
About how many staff members work at Community Life Services?
36 staff members
*Gift Card - for the follow question
How many roles does Ace play?
500
Who calls Tracey, Jessica and Angela goofy nicknames?
*Gift Card if you know any of their nicknames
Ernie Huerta
Tracey - Carpet or Corn Chip
Angela - Daffy
Jessica - Bling, Bling
500
Which group was especially popular and frequently gets requests to return?
