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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It was a promise that disabled Americans would no longer be excluded from schools, workplaces, public spaces or civic life. It was a declaration that disability rights are civil rights. But today, ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Mackenzie Martin about her reporting for KCUR's podcast 'A People's History of Kansas City', commemorating the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with ...

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 ...

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.