Acknowledgement Quote by Valerie Jarrett
“The ADA was a landmark civil rights legislation. It was a bill of rights for persons with disabilities, a formal acknowledgement that Americans with disabilities are Americans first and that they're entitled to the same rights and freedoms as everybody else.”
About This Quote
Source Legislation: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 1990, United States
The ADA established legal protections guaranteeing equal rights and accessibility for people with disabilities, affirming their full citizenship.
In simple terms: The ADA guarantees equal rights for disabled people.
Advocate for accessibility and inclusion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace accommodations
- public building access
- educational services
- transportation
- technology design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations ensure consistent compliance?
- What barriers remain despite the ADA?
Implementation can be uneven and enforcement varies across regions.