Editorial: ADA helps everyone
July 22nd, 2009
On the eve of the 19th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, editors of the Green Bay [WI] Press Gazette salute 16-year-old Jonathan Heider (left), who has set his sights on competing in the 2012 Paralympics. Heider was born without arms or legs. An excerpt:
The ADA has had its share of critics. There always was a fear that employers would pass on an applicant because of the perceived costs of accommodating a disability. Some disabilities are not as visible as others, and so the need for accommodation might be questioned.
But on balance, raising awareness of these issues has contributed greatly to American society, and finding ways to maximize people’s abilities has improved countless lives. As we remove more barriers, we likely will find more Jonathan Heiders ready to fulfill remarkable dreams.
See also: ‘We must uphold ADA’ — Port Huron [MI] Times Herald
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