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The 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990.

The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed by the U.S. Congress in 1990.  Today's Essential Pittsburgh explores the progress the country has made and what still remains to be accomplished. We'll hear from from those who continue to work on policy, advocate for equal rights and create technology to assist people with disabilities. 

Life Before the ADA

To be different is okay, it's something good, it's not something to be scared of or worried about. That's kind of the next level we need to go through. - Jeff Parker

  From parking lots to street corners to access ramps, accommodations for people with disabilities are an everyday part of our lives. However, it wasn’t that long ago when these devices were first taken into consideration. Joining us for a look at what life was like before passage of the ADA is associate dean at Pitt's School of Health and Rehabilitation SciencesKatherine Seelman and Jeff Parker, who along with Ms. Seelman is a member of the city/countytask force on disabilities.

Join us this evening beginning at 7 p.m. on 90.5 WESA for a live community forum on our city and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

More Essential Pittsburgh segments can be heardhere.

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