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Kathy Lovell
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Happy Birthday, ADA!

The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 33 years ago. Regions celebrates this important milestone with a message from Kathy Lovell, who has dedicated much of her career to improving the lives of people with disabilities.

By Candace Higginbotham | July 26, 2023

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is celebrating a birthday on July 26. Regions is a proud supporter of this important civil rights law that makes life better for people with disabilities.

The ADA, which was enacted in 1990, prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all aspects of public life, including employment, transportation and public and private places open to the general public.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to one in every four adults in the U.S. has some type of disability. The ADA ensures those individuals have the same rights, opportunities and access as everyone else to lead full and productive lives.

Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation are committed to removing barriers and elevating access for people with disabilities. And the bank has a dedicated advocate in Kathy Lovell, who serves as disability services and outreach manager at Regions Bank.

It’s making life better and doing what is right – two of Regions’ core values.Kathy Lovell, disability services and outreach manager at Regions Bank

Lovell plays a leadership role in securing community partnerships with nonprofits serving people with disabilities across the bank’s footprint, advising bank leadership about accessible products and services, and creating an ADA-friendly environment in Regions Bank branches.

In this video message, Lovell describes her role, the importance of the ADA, how Regions serves customers with disabilities, and why she’s passionate about her work.

“I feel like I’m making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities that may have not been given that opportunity in the past,” Lovell said. “It’s making life better and doing what is right – two of Regions’ core values.”

 

For more about how Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation support people with disabilities, see the following stories on Doing More Today.

  • Making Golf Accessible to All: A golf clinic for participants of United Ability spread the love of golf to all at the 2023 Regions Tradition.
  • Welcome Home: Regions Bank is supporting affordable housing across the country. Here are three developments now open.
  • Moving the Next Generation Forward: See how a Regions community partner is helping youth reach higher than they ever imagined.
  • A Brush with Tragedy, an Inspiration for Hope: See how a life-changing event moved one family down a new path to provide better access through Wheelchair Accessible Transportation, LLC.
  • Regions Bank Helps Children With Disabilities Take Flight: The bank collaborated with a Birmingham, Alabama, agency and Southwest Airlines to provide a “rehearsal” trip for young travelers.
  • Elevating Accessibility and Confidence: Regions Foundation grant will advance workforce programs for people with vision loss.
  • Regions Bank Recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion’: Regions earns a score of 100 on 2022 Disability Equality Index.
  • Advancing Access: Regions Foundation Awards grant to Starkloff Disability Institute
  • Donation announcement coincides with ADA signing’s 32nd anniversary.
  • ‘How You Manage Money Greatly Affects Your Future’: Regions Bank hosts a hands-on financial education tour for Birmingham-area students with disabilities.
  • ‘It’s Part of Regions’ DNA’: The Americans with Disabilities Act recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Learn how Regions remains committed to an even better future.
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