ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
What it means
The 1990 US federal law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation, and government services. Broader than IDEA, which specifically governs special education in schools.
Term details
Category: education
Regional use: us
Last source check: July 28, 2026
Source
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