Disability History
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ADA Video Gallery
Disability History Museum
Disability History: An Important Part of America's Heritage
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed by President George H. W. Bush on July 26, 1990. As a result of this landmark legislation, communities and workplaces across the nation have become more inclusive and welcoming for people with disabilities. Learn more about the disability rights movement by reading this fact sheet that can be downloaded in PDF or Word.
Disability Studies for Teachers
FDR Memorial: FDR's Struggle with Disability
Historical Context of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Museum of disABILITY History
Contains virtual exhibits documenting various aspects of the history of individuals with disabilities, as well as an extensive bibliography.
The Disability Rights Movement
Timeline of Disability History
A historical timeline from the Museum of disABILITY History showing important social and legislative events and how individuals with disabilities were once viewed and treated.
Victims of the Nazi Era
Brochure published by the Holocaust Memorial Museum describing the Nazi treatment of people with disabilities from 1933-1945. Between 200,000 and 250,000 people with mental and physical disabilities were murdered under the code name Operation T4.
