A landmark federal statute, passed in 1990, to "establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability." 42. U.S.C. §12101. It embodies the Congressional finding that discrimination against the disabled in voting persisted in the United States. Abbreviated ADA.
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A landmark federal statute, passed in 1990, to "establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability." 42. U.S.C. §12101. It embodies the Congressional finding that discrimination against the disabled in voting persisted in the United States. Abbreviated ADA.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Americans With Disabilities Act. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/americans-with-disabilities-act
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