The US House of Representatives is set to vote tomorrow on HR 620. We believe this proposed bill would greatly reduce the power of the ADA. The ADA Education and Reform Act (HR 620) was put forward by Representative Ted Poe (R-Tex.). It has been cosponsored by 40 House Republicans and 11 Democrats. This legislation would amend the ADA to add a 120 day waiting period between when a business is notified of an ADA violation and when the person reporting can take the case to cour

July 26, 2017 marks the 27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Celebrations of the signing of the ADA by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990 are taking place across the nation. The ADA and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) give civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. The ADA and ADAAA also assure equal opportunit

This was an important moment in history for which we are all grateful! It was a long road to get here, and a great accomplishment. THE LAW STATES: The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. It also mandates the establishment of TDD/telephone relay services. The current

In a recent YouTube video celebrating the 26th anniversary of the signing into law the Americans With Disabilities Act, Lt. Governor of Michigan Brian Calley called it the next great Civil Rights Movement. We couldn’t agree more. Accessibility for persons with disabilities is making the world work better for everyone. #ADA #WORK #ACCESSIBILITY