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Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-6), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution today to honor the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The landmark legislation was signed into law on July 26, 1990.

“Since the historic passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act thirty-four years ago, this landmark legislation has continued to eradicate discriminatory barriers that have held back millions of Americans living with disabilities from accessing everyday opportunities in life,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. "No one should ever live in fear of discrimination, which is why, as co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, I am committed to continuing to develop and advance legislation that safeguards the rights of our disability community and ensures they are always protected.”

“For 34 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act has been successful in breaking down barriers and providing millions of individuals with a better quality of life,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “While we’ve made progress, much work remains to be done. Disability rights are civil rights, and as co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, I will continue to work to protect all people living with disabilities in every area of their lives, and ensure equal access to all the same spaces, resources, and opportunities.”

The ADA is a significant civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities across various public domains including schools, employment, transportation, and general public areas. It provides protections similar to those given based on race, sex, color, national origin, age or religion. The ADA guarantees equal opportunity for disabled individuals in public accommodations, transportation services, employment sectors, government operations and telecommunications.

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