What is it about?
On the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the author describes the discovery of unfinished memoirs of scholar and disability activist Andrew I Batavia, writer of title III ADA regulations for this landmark act.
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Why is it important?
Periodically , we should take stock on the impact of the American's with Disabilities Act Of 1990 as well as honor all those who have contributed to this landmark act.
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It is interesting to see how disability activist, Andrew I Batavia's life mission of increasing control and choice, dovetailed with the ADA of 1990.
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Mitchell Batavia
New York University
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This page is a summary of: A brother’s memoir, Disability & Society, July 2019, Taylor & Francis, DOI: 10.1080/09687599.2019.1639665.
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