Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary Timeline - Disability & Employment

The ADA Amendments Act of 2008

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9/25/2008

The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 makes important changes to the definition of the term “disability” under the ADA, reversing previous U.S. Supreme Court decisions in favor of broad and inclusive interpretation. These changes make it easier for a person seeking protection under the law to establish eligibility under it and require courts to focus more on assessing the extent of discriminatory practices than the technical definition of the term.

Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) comments on The ADA Amendments Act of 2008. — National Archives