Reichert Statement on 25th Anniversary of ADA

Washington, D.C. – Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-8) issued the following statement:

“This landmark legislation was critical to ensuring all Americans living with disabilities were guaranteed equal access to opportunities to live a full and meaningful life without being discriminated against. With over 55 million people living in our nation with disabilities, it is sometimes hard to realize that before 1990, so many barriers stood in their way to leading happy, successful lives.

“My own godson lives with significant disabilities and if this law had not been enacted before he was born, his life would have turned out very differently – it would have been difficult to access transportation, public and private spaces, and receive an education. It is so important that we continue building upon the successes of the ADA and that we do everything within our power for those who need us to fight just a little bit extra for them, and that is why we must remember this anniversary.”