The ADA is a piece of comprehensive legislation that was signed in 1990 by president Nixon to protect the disability community from discrimination and oppression. It is known as the equal opportunity law for people with disabilities. The intent of this piece of legislation was to remove all socio-political and economic barriers that disrupted full inclusion of people with disabilities. 


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Disability advocacy is defined as acting or speaking in ways that align with and protect the rights of people with disabilities. There are many different forms of advocacy and it can occur at multiple different levels. 

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United States Deptartment of Justice Civil Rights Division. (n.d.). Introduction to the ADA. https://www.ada.gov/ada_intro.htm

Introduction to ADA

The Americans with Disabilties Act (ADA)

Living with cerebral palsy challenges what society thinks about disability. This journey shows how cure, disability, and identity are connected. Medical technology can save lives, but people's views still impact those with disabilities. There are many misconceptions about disabilities, and people labeled as 'defective' face tough realities. Accepting disability instead of trying to overcome it can lead to being more true to oneself and more resilient.

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