Twenty years ago this week, President George H. W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Although the ADA legislation included sweeping reforms intended to improve the lives of Americans with disabilities, there is still much debate over the cost and litigation associated with it. The ADA laws regulate employment practices, federal and local programs, transportation, public accommodations and commercial facilities.
Statistics: The Census Bureau claims that 54 million people have a disability - that's almost 1 in 5 Americans. More than 15 million people 15 years or older currently use a wheelchair.
News, information and events regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act:
MV-1 Wheels Across America Tour - Debuts the first factory-built wheelchair accessible vehicle
Disabilities debate rages 20 years later - an article by CNN.com
ADA Anniversary - a website devoted to events and information about the 20th anniversary of ADA
Disability.gov - a website connecting the disability community to information and opportunities; includes an announcement by President Obama
Disability Blog - a blog about the latest disability-related news, information and trends.
President Obama describes important updates to ADA
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