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A Look Back - The Birth of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Paperback)
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A Look Back - The Birth of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Paperback)
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"One of my proudest moments as President occurred on July 26,
1990--the day I signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into
law. With its passage, a shameful wall of exclusion came tumbling
down. This landmark legislation was the culmination of the
dedicated efforts of so many, and I salute the bipartisan
leadership of the Congress--as well as the countless advocates from
all parts of society who contributed to our success. It was a team
effort. With the ADA, our country took a dramatic step toward
eliminating the physical barriers that existed and the social
barriers that were accepted. Much work lies ahead, but I am
confident that we will finish the wonderful work already begun.
After all, it's the right thing to do." --Former President George
BushIn 1990, despite resistance from the business sector and state
and local governments, disability groups and activists, together
with responsive government leaders, succeeded in passing the most
significant civil rights bill in decades. A Look Back: The Birth of
the Americans with Disabilities Act takes you to the unique moment
in American history when persons of many different backgrounds and
with different disabilities united to press Congress for full
recognition and protection of their rights as American citizens.
The ADA recalls the promise of earlier civil rights legislation and
advocacy. A Look Back will remind you that people are people before
they are disabled and that they deserve to be acknowledged as
individuals, rather than stereotyped on the basis of their physical
conditions. You'll witness this firsthand through the inspirational
example the Reverend Harold Wilke has set through his own personal
struggles, triumphs, and ministry. A witness to the signing of the
ADA on the lawn of the White House, he played a key role as a vocal
activist in the transformation of self-image for persons with
disabilities and in the fight for this bill.In this book, you will
see the progress that has been made since the ADA was passed and
that, despite the headway made for empowering persons with
disabilities, there is much to be done before all individuals are
aware of their rights, responsibilities, and protection under the
ADA. A Look Back contends that through public education, pastoral
care, and open, sensitive congregations, bridges can be built
between religion, secular society, and persons with disabilities.
This will result in persons with disabilities becoming full
participants in daily American life.
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