The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the main federal law in the United States that protects people with disabilities against discrimination. It ensures fairness in employment, government services, and public places. There are many other laws that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. Check out a summary of some key disability rights laws from the US Department of Justice.
The Supreme Court made it easier for students with disabilities to sue to enforce their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws passed to make sure children with disabilities get appropriate schooling. While the decision may be narrow, it does not decrease its importance for many children with disabilities—children who face "daunting...
Congress is considering drastic budget cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the upcoming weeks. These budget cuts put critical programs and services for people with disabilities at risk, including the Pacific ADA Center and the entire ADA National Network. HHS plans to “reorganize” the Administration on Community Living (ACL). Established...
The film, Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act, is now available to stream. Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act tells the story of the decades-long push for equality and accessibility that led to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. Told through the voices of key participants...
