ADA's 33rd Anniversary
July 26, 2023, marks the 33rd anniversary of the
day President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
into law, affirming the dignity of all people with disabilities.
According to ADA.gov,
this civil rights law prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in
employment, state and local government, public accommodations, commercial
facilities, transportation, and telecommunications. The law
provides specific requirements and standards for providing access to buildings
and facilities, public transportation services, telecommunication equipment and
services, as well as equal access to health care and social
services. Over the last 33 years there have been several updated
regulations and ADA amendments. There is still a long way to go with
advocating and strengthening the equality for all Americans with
disabilities. For additional information, please visit the ADA
National Network funded by ACL’s National Institute on Disability,
Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research or the ADA Anniversary Tool kit for events, information, guidance, and training on the ADA.
