"The history of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) spans decades of advocacy and legislative milestones, culminating in the landmark civil rights law signed on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. Key precursors included the 1986 National Council on Disability report Toward Independence and the 1975 Education for Handicapped Children's Act (now IDEA). The movement gained momentum in the late 1980's with increased activism, such as the famous "Capitol Crawl" in 1990, which galvani

When the 'Capitol Crawl' Dramatized the Need for Americans with Disabilities Act | HISTORY

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

24K views · 405 reactions | "As a nation, we have a history of marginalizing people with disabilities." - Sunney Poyner on why she started the FIRST EVER Disability Law Journal at UCLA School of Law! WATCH HER STORY! To learn more or get invloved - [email protected] | Link20: Act Up for Inclusion | Facebook

30 Years After a Landmark Disability Law, the Fight for Access and Equality Continues

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ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)

Americans with Disabilities Act compliance: explaining the rules

6K views · 23 reactions | Today commemorates the anniversary of President George H.W. Bush signing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law on July 26th, 1990. #GetUpDC Reese Waters | Get Up DC | Facebook