MST 1110 Study Guide - Final Guide: Universal Design, Usability, Great American Songbook
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The ada is a federal law intended to guarantee equal access for people with disabilities to employment, government programs and services, public accommodation, transportation and communications. The ada functions as a civil rights law for people with disabilities. It didn"t become a federal law until the year of 1990. This prompted all types of museums to make facilities and programs that are accessible to all people. In the 70"s and 80"s, museums began to add ramps and also curb cuts, accessible parking, new signage, large print versions of handouts or enrichment activities. Creating a common-sense handbook for staff and volunteers on how to communicate with and assist others. In the last 30 year there has been an increase in opportunities for employment, education, transportation, healthcare and participation in public life as well as significant progress in terms of acceptance, attitudes and perceptions about disability. The nea published a handbook called design for accessibility: a cultural.
