The temperature had soared into the mid-90s on the south lawn of the White House as nearly 3,000 invited advocates and supporters of the Americans with Disabilities Act gathered to witness the historic signing. These were members of what California Representative Tony Coelho referred to as a “hidden army” of people living with disabilities and their families, coming together as one of the largest crowds to gather on the White House lawn for such a signing.
“The Signing of the ADA – Tom Olin Collection,” n.d. https://tomolincollection.com/?p=181.