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In the grand tapestry of American civil rights laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) stands as a beacon of progress, a testament to our society’s commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.
This landmark 1990 legislation—along with its predecessor, The Rehabilitation Act of 1973—aimed to tear down the barriers that prevented people with disabilities from fully participating in all aspects of American life, including the workplace.
According to 2022 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) eight in 10 people with disabilities were not part of the labor force, with their diagnoses precluding many from employment.
But there has been progress. The percentage of disabled Americans who are employed increased 2.2 percent between 2021 and 2022. However, there is much room for improvement.
New York City’s cosmopolitan greatness evolved largely because of its vibrant transportation network of subways and surface bus lines, along with railroads to Long Island, Westchester, Connecticut and New Jersey. And let’s not forget about Amtrak, connecting us to the rest of the nation. Just as vital to the city’s advancement has been the enhancement of access to public transportation for everyone.
Mass transit connects cities and their people to jobs, education and critical services, making it a fundamental pillar of any society. Though significant improvements have undoubtedly been made, navigating public transportation systems can be daunting...
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