About this episode

This episode discusses the progress and challenges of the Americans with Disabilities Act since its enactment.

The ADA’s Promise: Progress Made, Challenges Remain The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law 36 years ago on July 26, 1990. It protects the civil rights of people with disabilities and helps make sure they have the same opportunities as everyone else. The ADA says that people with disabilities should be able to participate fully in their communities. This includes having access to public places and services, equal opportunities at work, accessible housing and transportation, and c...

Topics covered

• ADA
• public policy
• disability rights
• elections
• community access
• civil rights

Keywords

• ADA
• disabilities
• civil rights
• public policy
• elections
• accessibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Americans with Disabilities Act

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