The impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act? The ADA, passed in 1990 under President George H.W. Bush, ensures equal opportunities and access for people with disabilities. It defines disability as an impairment that significantly limits a “major life activity,” such as breathing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, sleeping, self-care, manual tasks, and working. Individuals qualify for […]