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In 1990 the US Congress and President George H. W. Bush enacted and signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act.

In 2008, President George W. Bush signed the ADA Amendment Act which gave broader protections for disabled workers.

To learn more about the history of ADA you can visit the US Department of Justice's page for ADA at: ada.gov.

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When did the Americans with disabilities act become law?

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is a law that was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1990.


What was important that George H W Bush did as president?

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990


Were there any statutes in place to cover Americans with disabilities before the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Yes, before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in 1990, there were existing laws such as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibited discrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance, and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, which prohibited discrimination against individuals with disabilities in housing. However, these laws did not provide as comprehensive protection as the ADA.


Was The Americans with Disabilities Act was created to lower physical and legal obstacles for people with disabilities.true or false?

The Americans with Disabilities Act was created to lower physical and legal obstacles for people with disabilities.


What two Americans conceived and named The Americans With Disabilities Act?

Lex Freiden and Mitchell J. Rappaport co-conceived: "The Americans with Disabilities Act" on January 3, 1968.


What president signed the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990?

George H. W. Bush was the president in 1990.


How is the term disability defined in the Americans with disabilities Act?

The term disability is defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act as anyone with a physical or mental impairment that affects the daily functioning of life. The Americans with Disabilities Act states that accommodations must be made to these individuals for employment or services to which they are entitled.


What is ADA an abbreviation for?

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990


Who was the president when welfare and medicaid reform act was enacted?

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What laws protects individuals with disabilities?

(in the US) You are probably referring to the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).However, the broad characterization of it as "potecting"individuals with disabilities is somewhat incorrect. It doesn't so much 'protect' them as it does spell out certain requirements and accomodations which are required to be made to accomodate individuals with "special needs."


Americans with Disabilities Act was created to lower physical and legal obstacles for people with disabilities?

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What was the first law enacted specifically to benefit children with disabilities in public schools?

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