On the recordJune 21, 2010
In the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, we described the isolation and segregation of individuals with disabilities as a serious and pervasive form of discrimination.
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congress.govTom Harkin: “In the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, we described the isolation and segregation of individuals with…”
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Harkin highlights the ADA's recognition of discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
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