Disabled Lives Matter
Canadian Reflections on the 30th Anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act
26 July 2020
Thirty years ago, the US Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark piece of civil rights law that many hoped would fundamentally change the lives of disabled Americans. It also had a resounding impact around the globe and stood as an example of legislation which mandated the physical renovation of private and public spaces and, of the workforce, to accommodate disabled individuals.