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15 Years of the ADA

Has the Americans with Disabilities Act lived up to its promise?

By Terri Mauro, About.com

The Americans with Disabilities Act, which seeks to find a broader place for people with disabilities in U.S. businesses, workplaces and schools, became law on July 26, 1990. In honor of its 15th anniversary this year, here are 15 links to information on the ADA and the anniversary from government offices, disability organizations, and news media around the Web.

American Association of People with Disabilities

Center for an Accessible Society

Christian Science Monitor

EnabledOnline.com

Epilepsy Foundation

Federal Communications Commission

National Disability Rights Network

NPR

Ragged Edge Online

The ARC

United Cerebral Palsy

U.S. Access Board

U.S. Census Bureau

U.S. Department of Justice

USA Today

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