The Colorado Civil Rights Division is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on today's 32nd Anniversary.
On July 26, 1990, then-President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, commercial facilities, telecommunications, and state and local government services. The purpose of this monumental legislation was to ensure that persons with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
The ADA was modeled after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - an act which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin – and on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This landmark legislation has been a catalyst for positive change in America's promise of equal opportunity, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for 61 million individuals with disabilities throughout our nation.
Although much progress has been accomplished through the years, both nationally and state-wide, our work is far from over. Many individuals still face barriers to inclusion and equitable access in our society.
Here at the Colorado Civil Rights Division, we provide outreach and education, as well as investigate claims of discrimination in employment, fair housing and in places of public accommodation, as stated in the Colorado Anti-Discriminati
To learn about your Civil Rights and protections, please visit the Colorado Civil Rights Division