Americans are celebrating 30 years of victories as well as a shift in perspective regarding those with disabilities.
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30 Year Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
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Social Media Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities
Over 25 years ago, advocates fought hard for the rights of individuals with disabilities culminating in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which guarantees access to jobs, public accommodations, government services, public transportation, and telecommunications. In 2016…
Employment and Wage Gaps for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
When considering points outlined in the revolutionary 1990 legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it’s often believed that one of those points included equal opportunity for employment and wages for persons with disabilities. However, there are numerous positions of…
Celebrating 25 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
As Americans, we only need to reflect on the Willowbrook scandal to realize that the rights of people with disabilities were severely unfair. The blatant segregation of these individuals, and hindering them from integrating into society, continues to shame us.…
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