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25th Anniversary of the ADA Activities Overview

The Minnesota State Council on Disability (MSCOD) and the Minnesota disability community are planning events and activities to recognize the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). President George H. W. Bush signed the ADA into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA prohibits discrimination based on disability. It also establishes standards for accessibility and accommodation in public spaces and in the workplace. The playing field has been leveled for millions of Americans by this historic civil rights legislation.

In Marshall, Minn., Main Street is rising up against flurry of disability suits

Nonprofit has sued businesses from Marshall to St. Paul Article by: Matt McKinney, Star Tribune, May 18, 2015 This article in its original format MARSHALL, Minn. – Cal Brink was tired of the lawsuits that just kept coming. Since the first suit claiming lack of disability access was filed more than a year ago, businesses Continue Reading In Marshall, Minn., Main Street is rising up against flurry of disability suits