University of Delaware Celebrates 25th Anniversary of “Americans with Disabilities Act “

On account of celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the University of Delaware Library has announced the forthcoming exhibition titled “25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.”

ADA was passed by the U.S. Congress in the year 1990. The Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in the areas of employment, transportation, public accommodation, communications and governmental activities.

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The Act was signed by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990.

The exhibition will feature books, videos and other information relating to the ADA and the topic of disability rights.

The exhibition will cover four major areas - an overview and explanation of the ADA; an overview of the disability rights movement; implementation and compliance issues; and employment and human resources information.

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