Via Beyond the Chron: ADA Turns 21: Still Much Left To Do
ADA Turns 21: Still Much Left To Do
July 26 marks the 21st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act - the comprehensive civil rights law designed to ensure the full integration of people with disabilities into all aspects of American life. Has the law fulfilled its promise to this country’s disabled citizens? Yes and No.
Thanks to Advocacy, the ADA has Changed Lives
In 2011 an architect wouldn’t think of building a public building without a wheelchair accessible entrance. And it’s rare to see a commercial parking lot without disabled spaces. New stadiums really do have seats from which wheelchair riders can see the action. Accessible bathrooms are no longer scarce and curb cuts are not a rarity. For this and more, we can thank the ADA and the people with disabilities and their organizations who daily work to make its promise a reality. [more]->
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