Reactions to the Act
"When you strip it all away, what we're really trying to do is empower the families of this country to live in dignity, to work in dignity, and to fulfill themselves...This is a battle that the disability community may be able to lead for the rest of America." - Bill Clinton, 1994 |
"The Americans with Disabilities Act... has the potential to change the face of America, not only by requiring that private businesses be accessible to the disabled but also by changing attitudes and perceptions of disability." - CQ Researcher (CQ Press) December 27, 1991
However, this battle necessitates societal support, which has fluctuated since the act passed.