What is the ADA, or the Americans with Disabilities Act?

• Signed into law in 1990
• Purpose: to end discrimination, reduce barriers to employment, and ensure access to education for people with disabilities
• Result: increased visibility of people with disabilities, led to reshaping of physical environment, and improved communication access

Per the National Museum of American History

Learn more from Google’s celebration of the ADA’s 25th Anniversary below.

For the most current information, check out the ADA website.

Web accessibility is just the next step towards improved access and reduced barriers for people with disabilities–this time in our digital world.