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Coverage of the ADA’s 18th anniversary

July 26th, 2008
Hurdles remain as disabilities act turns 18 (Rochester, NY, Democrat and Chronicle) “There’s a mythology that the ADA resolved all the problems for people with disabilities,” said Chris Hilderbrant, director of advocacy at Rochester’s Center for Disability Rights. “While there has been progress made, there is still need for work.”

Disabled Americans still facing obstacles 18 years after federal act passed (Cleveland Plain Dealer) As advocates celebrate today at a National Forum on Disability Issues in Columbus, the focus is expected to turn to what remains to be done to fulfill the ADA’s goals. Employment discrimination still hasn’t ended …

Rally marks 18th year of ADA (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) “One of the biggest obstacles people face is fear, but people can become empowered and feel involved,” said one advocate. “People with disabilities have come a long way but things can still get better. This is our civil rights movement.”

Lawyer sues more than 60 businesses over disabilities law (San Diego Union-Tribune) Theodore Pinnock says he files multiple lawsuits to motivate businesses to comply with the law. Businesses are seeking legislation to limit his lawsuits.

Column: Most drivers are respecting reserved spots (By Bryan Painter in the Oklahoman) Columnist celebrates ADA anniversary by monitoring restricted parking spaces. “With one exception, people did not only the legal thing but the right thing.”

Op-ed: Independent living progress seen locally since ADA signed (By Lenore Schwager in the Ithaca, NY, Journal)

Statement by Sen. Tom Harkin (Press release)

Statement from the Justice Department (Press release on FoxBusiness)

ADA celebrated at Florida Capitol (Fort Meyers, FL, News-Press)

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