Thanks to the ADA: Celebrating 30 Years – Braille Works

Thanks to the ADA: Celebrating 30 Years
Published on July 23, 2020 at 9:00 am

It is time to celebrate a milestone in American history! Thirty years ago, Americans with disabilities received a promise from their country for equality and inclusion; something they worked towards for decades. This victory came on July 26, 1990, when President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. He proclaimed, “Let the shameful walls of exclusion finally come tumbling down.”

Thanks to the ADA, millions of Americans now have the right to equal access to goods, services, information, and communication. The ADA by design increases independence, prosperity, and health to the lives of people with disabilities.

Today and every day, people with disabilities along with their advocates, families, and allies celebrate the ADA. Many organizations celebrate, too, and strive to provide equality for people with disabilities. However, it is important to understand the road to complete equality is not a sprint to the finish line, but a marathon of education, awareness, and action.

A Look-Back

Many people are shocked to learn that thirty years ago businesses did not have to make accommodations for people with disabilities. [...]

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