Thanks to the ADA, modifications that offer access to all types of media are available for people with disabilities so they may take full advantage of information, education, entertainment and simple one-on-one communication with others.
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30 Years of the ADA
The ADA makes it a violation of federal law to discriminate against people with disabilities. This landmark civil rights legislation cracked open doors to services and employment opportunities for those with disabilities. It was “…intended to eliminate illegal discrimination and level the playing field for disabled individuals.”
Thanks to the ADA… Employment – ADA 30
Thanks to the ADA, people with disabilities–who possess a multitude of other abilities–have equal access to finding the independence and self-worth afforded by employment.
Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 30
MCD is committed to continuing the conversation on how the ADA works. We provide training, technical assistance and work with our partners to develop public policy that upholds this landmark civil rights law that leveled the playing field for people with disabilities. Starting today, until the 1st week in August, MCD will highlight some areas of life made more accessible “Thanks to the ADA.” We will also celebrate by sharing with you some new and past segments of “Keep Moving Forward.”
Digital Accessibility and Life Under Quarantine
May 21, 2020 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a day to consider how people with disabilities interact with technology and the digital environment. To commemorate, MCD offers some thoughts on digital accessibility and life under quarantine.
COVID-19 and the Right to Request Reasonable Accommodations
During this time of continued social change and economic uncertainty, their civil rights must remain protected if Minnesotans with disabilities are to have full access to all aspects of life—including employment. Safeguarding the right to request reasonable accommodations in the workplace means safeguarding the right to current and future employment for people with disabilities. A message from MDHR.