Stamford To Commemorate Signing Of Americans With Disabilities Act

STAMFORD, CT — The city of Stamford will commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a ceremony on Wednesday, July 24 at 10:30 a.m. inside the government center.

The ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush.

The law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The law makes sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.

For more information on the event, contact chughes1@stamfordct.gov.