US EditionAdvocates Reflect on 35 Years Since the Americans with Disabilities Act
UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – Disability Pride Month honors the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and highlights ongoing disability rights efforts amid widespread ableism, with 70 million U.S. adults reporting disabilities.
- On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush enacted legislation that provided civil rights protections for individuals with disabilities.
- The ADA followed extensive activism, including the March 12, 1990 Capitol Crawl, where disabled protesters demonstrated barriers to compel lawmakers to act.
- Although accessibility laws have been in place for several decades, many obstacles remain prevalent across healthcare, travel, businesses, and public areas, often going unnoticed by most people.
- The leader of Paralyzed Veterans of America emphasized that a law without proper enforcement is ineffective and highlighted that businesses, lawmakers, and the community all share responsibility in ensuring accessibility.
- The ADA’s 35th anniversary and Disability Pride Month in July highlight ongoing challenges and progress, with organizations like InCommunity providing resources and events celebrating disabled artists and advocates.
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