July 2020 marks the 30th year since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark legislation came about, in no small part, due to the tireless advocacy of people with disabilities who had the courage to fight for their civil rights and equality in the eyes of the law. Thanks to their efforts and the work of many allies, a new generation has come of age in a country that offers them a more level playing field, and countless Americans have been protected from discrimination in employment, education, and public life.
For nearly 60 years, the ILR School’s Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability has been working to advance knowledge, policies, and practice to support people with disabilities. Now more than ever, there is a sense of urgency to this work as we continue to advocate for hard-won victories and the social, economic and educational pursuits of people with disabilities.
This page contains recent content from staff and faculty in the ILR school, who share their thoughts on the significance of the anniversary, as well as their expertise.
Watch the Video
Wendy Strobel Gower, Senior Extension Associate at YTI and Director of the Northeast ADA Center shares her reflections on 30 years of the ADA:
#ThanksToTheADA
The Northeast ADA Center at ILR's Yang-Tan Institute encouraged participation in the ADA National Network's #ThanksToTheADA campaign, which asked people to share how the ADA has impacted their lives 30 years after its passage. Read about New Yorkers' responses to that social media campaign on the Northeast ADA Center’s blog:
Work and the Coronavirus
ILR’s recently launched Work and the Coronavirus Hub features information on the intersection of the COVID-19 crisis and the ADA:
For nearly 60 years, the Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability has advanced knowledge, policies, and practice to support people with disabilities in workplaces, schools, and communities. Visit the YTI website for more information about their work, and the impacts of COVID-19 on people with disabilities, employers and service providers.
