There is a movement toward accommodation for all persons, of all
abilities, in all walks of life that is spreading throughout the world. This
effort towards accessibility is continuously evolving and spreading into all
areas of human needs. There are national and international, public and
private organizations, and governments that support these undertakings.
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A large impact came in the United States with the implementation
of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990.
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The ADA decrees that any entity, be it a building, a restaurant, an office,
a sidewalk, a restroom, a bus, that is open to the public must be
accessible to people with disabilities. The ADA also says that people with
disabilities are entitled to equal employment opportunities.
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The International community is also making great strides in
improving the rights of persons with disabilities.
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Several countries have implemented laws to protect the individual rights
of the disabled. There are national and International organizations
working toward improving the designs of dwellings, computers,
transportation, electronics, and many other products and services.
Organizations such as Disabled Persons International is dedicated to
improving the rights of persons through-out the world. The World Wide
Web Consortium works towards improving access to the Internet. Other
organizations such as The Arc which is a national organization of and for
people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and
their families. It is devoted to promoting and improving supports and
services for people with mental retardation and their families. The
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work whose mission is to
promote and support meaningful and equitable employment of people
with disabilities.
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The United Nations also seeks to advance the status of disabled
persons and to improve their lives. back to top
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The concern of the United Nations for the well-being and rights of
disabled persons is rooted in its founding principles, which are based on
human rights, fundamental freedoms and equality of all human beings.
The contributions of United Nations specialized agencies to advance the
situation of disabled persons is noteworthy: the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) by providing
special education; the World Health Organization (WHO) by providing
technical assistance in health and prevention; the United Nations
International Children's Fund (UNICEF) by supporting childhood disability
programs and providing technical assistance in collaboration with
Rehabilitation International (a non-governmental organization).
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BENEFITS OF THE ADA
( Americans with Disabilities Act )
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The programs that are being undertaken benefits everyone, not just
people with disabilities. Ensuring a wheelchair user's access with ramps
and curb cuts also helps an able-bodied mother pushing a stroller or a
senior citizen wheeling a cart of groceries. Supplementing signage with
auditory cues (for example, at crosswalks) helps those who are
temporarily distracted or forgetful.
Disease, accident, injury and old age can effect all persons at some point
in life. Policy, design, construction, and technology that ensures access
some today improve access for many tomorrow.
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