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Why the Future of the ADA Should Include More Support for People With Developmental Disabilities
Thirty years ago, the United States passed a bill known as the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. The purpose of this law was to prevent discrimination against those with disabilities, such as medical, physical, mental, and developmental disabilities. Under this act, such individuals are protected from discrimination with regards to employment, public transportation, housing, healthcare, and voting.