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Definitions for: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with physical handicaps,including hiring practices and design of buildings intended to serve the public.

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Americans With Disabilities Act
Individuals and organizations united to ensure compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1992. Compiles statistics; sponsors competitions; maintains Speaker's Bureau; and operates a museum with cones for visually ...

Members: 100
Founded: 1990