Tearing down the shameful wall of exclusion.

摘要: You use a wheelchair. want to get some exercise but you can't in the community center. Or are blind and read program brochures. Or mentally retarded staff won't let swim because they think might get hurt. People with disabilities have faced these barriers and problems for years when tried participate in recreational programs. Now, however, there is legislation eliminate barriers. In summer of 1"990, President George Bush signed Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), civil rights act people with disabilities. Public agencies now required by law provide accessible services facilities the over 42 million people United States. The passage of Americans Disabilities Act returns municipal county recreation professionals to original mission all inclusive recreational services. This legislation has direct impact on municipal programs, allowing them be proactive meeting needs their community.