JUST IN: President Biden Commemorates Americans With Disabilities Act, Signs Reaffirmation Bill

Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and places of public accommodation. I’m celebrating by reflecting on how it has made an impact on my life. As a deaf person, the ADA has allowed me to pursue my dreams and participate in activities that I might not otherwise have had the opportunity to