happy 20th birthday, ADA.

emilyemilyemily · Jul 26, 2010

20 years ago today, the americans with disabilities act was passed. we have a long way to go as far as treatment of the disabled is concerned, but we're sure as hell doing better than we were since the ADA was passed. :toast:

here's an interesting article about disability rights:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/07/26/tada.disabilities.law/index.html

Bugman · Jul 26, 2010

I had no idea it had been that long. My late brother worked for a nonprofit agency that monitored businesses and local governments to ensure ADA compliance. It was something he felt deeply about.