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DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990\n\n1990  \n(Public Law 101-336)  \nOn July 26,1990,in a historical move that will affect 43 million Americans withphysical and mental disabilities,President Bush signed into law the Americans withDisabilities Act of 1990(ADA).This landmark legislation,P.L.101-336,providescomprehensive protection against discrimination based on disability.It will extend civilrights protection to people with disabilities and prohibit discrimination in the areas ofemployment in the private sector,public accommodations,public services(provided bystate and local governments),transportation and telecommunications.  \nCongressional leaders,consumers,mental health advocates and providers acrossthe country heralded the new law as one which will affect the lives of people withdisabilities for decades to come.  \n\"Every man,woman and child with a disability can now pass throughonce-closed doors into a bright new era of equality,independenceand freedom.\"  \nPresident George BushADA Signing Ceremony  \n\"It sends a clear message that people with disabilities are entitledto be judged on the basis of their abilities--and not on the basisof ignorance,fear and prejudice.\"  \nSenator Tom Harkin(D-IA),Senate Sponsor  \n\"For 26 years we’ve continued to allow conscious and unconscious,unthinking discrimination.[This bill offers]simple justice to the millionswho have literally been locked out of the mainstreant of society.\"  \nCongressman Steny Hoyer(D-MD),House Sponsor  \n\"The ADA is the most significant \"stigma-busting\"legislation affecting peoplewith mental illness ever passed.Given reasonable accommodations,it willopen the employment doors,in particular,to millions of people with mentaldisabilities,enabling them to lead successful,productive lives.\"  \nMike Wilson,Mental Health Consumer  \nThis booklet explains the implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)as it applies to persons who are mentally impaired.It can serve as a resourcedocument for persons who have a disabling mental illness,their families and advocates.  \nThe ADA is a complex law,and there are few short and simple answers to thequestion,\"have I been discriminated against,as defined in the ADA?\"To help find ananswer to that question,this document cites the actual law,discusses the intent of theCongressional committees who approved it,and details the anticipated impact of theADA in specific situations.  \nThe booklet is organized into three major sections:  \n## ■ Introductory material and historical information\n\n■ Analysis of the ADA  \n■ Where to Turn for Further Information and Assistance  \nThe first section provides historical information on civil rights legislation anddisability policy,discusses the steps that must be taken prior to the time that the ADAtakes effect,and includes a listing of frequently asked questions concerning the ADA andits provisions,with reference to the pages on which these questions are answered.  \nThe second section of the document states the actual law where relevant (alwaysin color),highlights the activities that are prohibited under the Act,and providesexamples of how the prohibited activity pertains to people with mental disabilities.Italso includes quotations from the relevant Congressional committee reports.Thesereports are especially important.Not only do they clarify the various sections of the Act,but they expand upon the meaning of each provision by explaining Congressional intent.Committee reports are part of the official legislative history of a law and may be used bycourts in making interpretations of the statute.  \nThe second section is organized around the four major areas addressed by theAmericans with Disabilities Act:  \n## ■ Employment Provisions\n\n■ Public services  \n■ Accommodations and Services operated by private entities and  \n■ Telecommunications Relay Services  \nThe third section details the legislative history 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