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The Americans With Disabilities Act 25 Years Later: Successes And What’s Left To Do

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Monday, July 27

Twenty-five years ago this week, the first President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act which attempted to level the playing field and eliminate discrimination for those living with disabilities. The ADA has certainly had a positive impact in that direction but industry experts say there is still a lot left to do. We take stock of the disabilities act and its impact on people who live here and our accessibility quotient.

Guests
Brandon Matthews
- Director of Recruitment for Advocations, a staffing company for people with disabilities

Lindsey Haaser - Founder and CEO of Advocations

Corye Dunn - Director of Public Policy for Disability Rights of NC

Terry Bradley - Community Relations Manager/ ADA Coordinator with the City of C

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