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American Disabilities Act Pros And Cons

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The American with Disabilities Act, commonly known as the ADA, was voted into law in 1990, by President Bush. The law was created to guarantee people with disabilities would still be able to have the same opportunities that “normal” people would have. It gives all citizens an equal chance to strive for the American dream. The law was originally drafted up from the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The American Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, and governmental activities. (ADA). There was a time when certain people were not protected under the Civil Rights Act, simply because the he or she had a disability. “The term “disability” is a legal

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