The Story Behind the ADA
Exactly 29 years ago today, on July 26th, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. As the world’s first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities, the ADA was made possible by people with disabilities on the forefront who challenged and fought against the discrimination that they faced. Historically, developmental and physical disabilities were viewed as something to fear or ridicule. People with disabilities were often Read more…