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The Intersection of Disability Rights and Accessibility Legislation

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 doesn’t just encourage accessibility—it mandates it, and violations can lead to federal lawsuits and heavy fines, effectively making accessibility a legal requirement, not a nicety.

Why this is interesting

You use a ramp to enter a building without a second thought, but have you ever wondered why the ramp is there? It’s not just good construction—it’s the result of a hard-won legal battle.