Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed in 1990 by the United States Congress and Senator Tom Harkin. This law, signed on July 26th, 1990, officially prohibited discrimination against people based on disability.
According to the ADA, a disability is "...a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity." For more in depth information regarding specificity of each title and chapter of the Act, visit either of the links on the left. |