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NCD and the Americans with Disabilities Act: 15 Years of Progress

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July 26, 2005

SCOPE AND PURPOSE:

This paper discusses the National Council on Disability’s role in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the continuing efforts of the Council in evaluating the implementation, effectiveness and impact of the ADA.

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