Emmanuel Jenkins hopes to continue the work of the Americans with Disabilities Act for many years to come. (Delaware State News/Arshon Howard)
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Daniese McMullin-Powell of Newark poses in front of a very special American flag being held by her husband William Powell, right, and Bill Wheatley of Newark Saturday celebrating the inclusion of Delawareans with disabilities in all aspects of community life during the outdoor celebration on Legislative Mall.
Miss Delaware 2015 Brooke Mitchell, left, and Miss Delaware Outstanding Teen 2015 Michelle Lay wave to their favorite photojournalist Saturday.
Smyrna High School cheerleaders came to Dover Saturday to show their support for Americans with disabilities and to help celebrate 25 years of the ADA
Stevie Tull of Seaford waves to the parade participants as he enjoys the celebration with parents Steve and Terry Tull.
Delaware Miss Amazing Jr. Teen Shannon Baker, 15 of Wilmington strikes a pose Saturday before the start of the parade celebrating the 25th anniversary of the historic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Jennifer Gonzalez, 22 of Seaford makes her way past Legislative Hall Saturday as she participates in the parade celebrating the 25th anniversary of the historic Americans with Disabilities Act
Preston Buenaga, 16 of Wilmington rides downs Loockerman Street Saturday morning during the parade. Mr. Buenaga started Preston's March - an organization that helps raise money to give adaptive bicycles, like the one he's riding, to children with disabilities and special needs.
Dover resident and advocate for people with disabilities Jamie Wolfe enjoys the parade as she watches from Legislative Mall during the celebration.
American Amputee Soccer Association president Richard Hoffman of Wilmington proudly marches in the parade celebrating 25 years of the ADA.
Folks from the University of Delaware Center for Disabilities Studies walk in Saturday's parade
DOVER – Kicking off with a parade down Loockerman Street, Delaware celebrated the 25th anniversary of the historic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the inclusion of Delawareans with disabilities in all aspects of community life during an outdoor celebration Saturday.
Photos by Dave Chambers