ADA Leaves Its Mark

Ten years after it was adopted the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) has left its mark on the nation's buildings.

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September 5, 2000, 1:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech


"The presence of ramps everywhere from restaurants to sports stadiums is symbolic of the far-reaching impact the ADA has had inshaping the look and use of American buildings." Ten years after it was adopted the American with Disabilities Act has left its mark on the nation's buildings. Ramps, counters,entrances, restrooms, parking, and many otherfeatures of the built environment have now considered standard features.

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

Sunday, September 3, 2000 in The Los Angeles Times

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