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Thanks to the ADA… Disability Parking – ADA 30

If it wasn’t for disability parking a portion of the disability community would not be able to leave their house to buy food and participate in many other aspects of our society. It is not a convenience to have disability parking; it is a necessity and a civil right that was afforded to people with disabilities only 30 years ago.

Thanks to the ADA… Accessible Design – ADA 30

Thanks to the ADA, people with disabilities are able to enjoy access to buildings and places that were previously inaccessible to them, improving their quality of life and levels of independence.

Thanks to the ADA… Media Access – ADA 30

Thanks to the ADA, modifications that offer access to all types of media are available for people with disabilities so they may take full advantage of information, education, entertainment and simple one-on-one communication with others.

30 Years of the ADA

The ADA makes it a violation of federal law to discriminate against people with disabilities. This landmark civil rights legislation cracked open doors to services and employment opportunities for those with disabilities. It was “…intended to eliminate illegal discrimination and level the playing field for disabled individuals.”

Thanks to the ADA… Employment – ADA 30

Thanks to the ADA, people with disabilities–who possess a multitude of other abilities–have equal access to finding the independence and self-worth afforded by employment.