The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. read more
Introduction to the ADA. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. read more