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Article: A decade of change: The Americans with Disabilities Act.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services)
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- July 25, 2000
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July 26, 2000 will mark the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Ten years ago, we as a nation committed ourselves to the principle that disability does not limit a person's right to participate in the cultural, economic, educational, political and social mainstream.
Ten years ago, we said no to exclusion, dependence and paternalism. We said yes to inclusion, independence and empowerment.
That is what the ADA is all about.
The ADA is about ensuring that people with disabilities have equal access to businesses, public transportation and other public facilities. And it is about ensuring that they have ...