When the Americans With Disabilities Act was signed into law on this day in July 1990, my parents didn’t yet know how much the landmark civil rights law would soon shape my life — and theirs. I was ...

This year, cities across America are celebrating 35 years of the ADA with parades and festivals. In Cincinnati, there are a slew of events, including a documentary film screening, a carnival night and ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Saturday marked 35 years with the “Americans with Disabilities Act”, a law that protects people with disabilities. The law protects them from workplace discrimination and ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's been 35 years since President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans With Disabilities Act into law. It was the first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities.

The Americans With Disabilities Act was a major turning point in opening large parts of U.S. society to disabled people, but three decades after its passage disabled workers still face higher ...

In March 1990, several demonstrations led by the disability rights group ADAPT served as an impetus to passing the Americans with Disabilities Act. Signed 35 years ago this month, the ADA was the ...

DISABILITIES DID NOT HAVE THE PROTECTIONS WHEN IT CAME TO EMPLOYMENT, TRANSPORTATION AND EVEN ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS. THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PASSED IN 1990, AND IT CHANGED THAT, EVEN AS ...

GREENWICH — As the nation marks the 35th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, local advocate Alan Gunzburg said it's as important as ever to make sure Greenwich residents ...

MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - Kathleen Klein remembers a time before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It was a different world for her childhood friend who was in a wheelchair. “There were steps ...

The Americans with Disabilities Act prevents discrimination against people with disabilities. Retired U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin was the lead sponsor of the bill. KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT TEN. TOMORROW MARKS 35 ...

Sometimes when mapping out things to do that could make the future better for the community, it can be helpful to pause and reflect on the path to today. That was what happened a week ago for North ...

It was 35 years ago this month that the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. Across the U.S., it's being marked with festivals and parades — and concern due to recent Medicaid cuts.