Legislation1990
Americans with Disabilities Act Signed
President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act, the most comprehensive civil rights legislation for people with disabilities in American history. The law prohibited discrimination in employment, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications.
Why It Matters
The ADA expanded the promise of equal protection to millions of Americans with disabilities, transforming public spaces, workplaces, and civic participation for people with physical and mental disabilities.