This month marks 30 years since President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. One of the most sweeping pieces of civil rights legislation in the country’s history, its guidelines and protections have changed the way we work, learn, and move through space. For architects and planners, it has meant a complete shift in thinking about accessibility and inclusive design. Now, on this landmark anniversary, experts weigh in on how far we have come and what a more equitable future might look like with the help of ADA.
Broadly, the ADA the prohibits discrimination based on disability. The act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, and mandates that all spaces open to the public must be accessible. This includes government, civic, work, commercial, and entertainment facilities; housing is notably excluded.
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