Americans With Disabilities Act Analysis

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed July 26, 1990 as Public Law 101-336. The act is a federal legislation that opens up service and employment opportunities to the 43 million Americans with disabilities (Americans with Disabilities Act, 2011). Needless to say, this act was a huge step in the right direction for those who may not have been able to literally take those steps on their own. Five different titles fall under the ADA, protecting those who qualify from illegal discrimination in different ways. Titles II and III specifically pertain to this paper. Title II prohibits state and local governments from discriminating against people with disabilities by employing the use of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards or…show more content…
For example, wheelchair spaces in amusement park rides comply with amendment 1002.4 of the act, which describes the provisions and precautions for safety. Another recreational provision I enjoyed reading about was a golf course. This struck me in particular because a golf course is very vast and requires a lot of walking. There is also a very versatile landscape that comes along with maneuvering around a golf course (the green, weather shelters, driving ranges, sandpits, etc.), yet the Department of Justice (2010) gives very detailed regulations for the many provisions. Boating, fishing piers play areas, swimming pools, and shooting facilities were also included in the recreational section of the text. In conclusion, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, specifically titles II and III, Americans with a disability have more of an equal playing field when it comes to public services, private services, and even the enjoyment of recreational activities. Whether it’s the changes that have been fully enveloped into society such as parking and bathrooms, or the changes that are a little more extreme, rollercoasters for example, one thing is for sure; society has been changed for the better and made more enjoyable for all

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