The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law 30 years ago, with the goal of increasing access and opportunities for people with disabilities in employment and other aspects of everyday life. While there are many signs of progress — from ADA-accessible subway stations to recreational facilities — disability discrimination remains a persistent workplace issue. In FY 2019, disability discrimination made up 33.4% of all discrimination charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), second only to retaliation charges (53.8%).
