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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is the most prominent and comprehensive law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability in the United States. Passed by the 101st Congress of the United States and signed into law by President George H. W. Bush on July 26, 1990, the statute prohibits disability discrimination by a wide range of private employers, businesses, and state and local government agencies.

Observed annually in October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices.

Source: Office of Disability Employment Policy

National Disability Awareness Month 2023