AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

Easterseals MA has always been active in public policy advocacy. We have worked with federal, state and local officials and agencies since then to advocate for laws and programs that help people with disabilities achieve independence. Easterseals MA was an original supporter of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) becauase we believe that our country is strongest when all Americans, including individuals with disabilities, can fully participate in and contribute to their communities

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

"Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became a law on July 26th, 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. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The ADA gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications." To learn more, check out the ADA National Network

EASTERSEALS MA'S INVOLVEMENT

The ADA gives individuals with Disabilities equal opportunities and power against discrimination. This act gives everyone the opportunity to enter a building, ride public transportation, apply for a job and more. Which is why we have always been an avid supporter and continue to actively support and promote legislation that helps people with disabilities achieve independence.

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Historical ADA Campaign Posters

ADA Be Counted 1990 poster ADA ADA poster from 1990 on accessible buses ADA poster on job discrimination

Life Before the ADA

Legislative Landmarks

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Americans with Disabilities Act

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