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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the nation’s strongest law protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities. It prohibits discrimination based on disability and guarantees equal access to public buildings and businesses. NDRN defends the ADA in Washington, DC while the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Network enforces it in every state and territory.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act at 25

In this report, we review the progress our nation has made since the historic enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990 and call attention to disturbing national trends that threaten to distort and weaken the promise of full community integration.

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    NYC Mayor’s Disastrous Plan to Involuntarily Commit People with Psychiatric Disabilities

    December 1, 2022

    For people with mental health conditions, New York City is no longer a safe home. Yesterday, Mayor Eric Adams announced that police officers and “outreach workers” will begin rounding up people with psychiatric disabilities and involuntarily hospitalizing them.

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    Submitting Comments to the U.S. Access Board

    November 21, 2022

    The U.S. Access Board put out an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on accessibility features of self-service transaction machines. NDRN submitted comments to advocate for more accessible kiosks for patrons with disabilities. 

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    Disability Rights In the Workplace: Interviewing

    October 11, 2022

    For this article, we cover what ADA allows and prohibits employers from asking about related to a disability during the hiring process.

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