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Health Jul 27

30 years after ADA’s passage, what it means to these Americans with disabilities

By Lena I. Jackson

Health Jul 27

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2 disability rights activists on the power of the ADA — and where it falls short

On the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking Americans with Disabilities Act, we consider how this legislation changed the lives of people with mental or physical impairments -- and where it falls short. Civil rights activist Judy Heumann, previously a special…

Arts Jul 27

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Artists with disabilities celebrate 30 years of the ADA

During this anniversary week for the Americans with Disabilities Act, we take a moment to highlight the talents and contributions of artists, performers and writers with disabilities. Their work was featured in a special ceremony marking the moment, called “ADA…

Nation Jul 26

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30 years after ADA, inaccessibility persists for the disabled

On the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we look at what the landmark civil rights law, which guarantees equal access to public resources and employment to disabled people has achieved and how much work remains. Dr. Oluwaferanmi…

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Health Jun 10

Robyn Esaw sits in her a wheelchair in her room at Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing amid a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Hammonton, New Jersey, U.S., in this undated handout photo. Photo by Robyn Esaw/Handout via REUTERS
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Americans with disabilities need more support during pandemic, say advocates

Nearly one in four Americans lives with a disability. For some, that means a compromised immune system and greater risk for the coronavirus. Advocates are sounding the alarm that Congress needs to do more to help this population of society’s…

Sep 09

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How Marca Bristo took down barriers for Americans with disabilities

Marca Bristo may not have been a household name, but her influence permeated American society. At age 23, Bristo was paralyzed from the waist down in a diving accident. She became a disability rights activist, working to improve access, fight…

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Jul 23

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25 years on, celebrating ADA’s advances while facing stubborn barriers

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Twenty-five years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, prohibiting employment discrimination and guaranteeing access to public places and transportation. For a look at the progress and the challenges, Judy Woodruff talks to U.S. Special Advisor for…

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Mar 13

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What prevents the U.S. from signing the U.N. disabilities treaty?

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Opponents of U.S. ratification by Congress of a United Nations convention that pushes for equal rights for those with disabilities argue that it would give the U.N. jurisdiction over domestic laws. Judy Woodruff gets two views on the treaty from…

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Mar 13

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U.S. signature absent from U.N. disability convention, celebrated at Paralympic Games

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Aug 07

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Limited Funds, Lingering Bias Has Delayed States’ ADA Compliance

Limited Funds, Lingering Bias Has Delayed States' ADA Compliance…

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