Essay On Wall Of Exclusion

Americans with disabilities were discriminated against, segregated and essentially denied within society, allowing for the construction of a wall – a wall of exclusion. This wall separated “typical” Americans from Americans with disabilities, as Americans with disabilities were not able to participate in society, as others did. With the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed into law, the wall of exclusion was broken down. It allowed for the eradication of the discrimination and segregation that Americans with disabilities had been facing for quite a while. Discrimination based on disability was undoubtedly a major human rights issue and the ADA did a great job at tackling that problem.
Not only did the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability, but it also made American society more accessible, allowing for the disabled population to feel a sense of independence, which they indubitably deserve. The Americans with Disabilities Act has done a really good job at breaking the wall of exclusion down, as it essentially targets every aspect of life, in effort to incorporate the needs of those with disabilities. Many Americans with …show more content…
The ADA as amended protects individuals with disabilities against discrimination, while it provides reasonable accommodations, makes society more accessible and creates an inclusive society. With regard to the weaknesses of the ADA, it can easily be seen how disadvantageous it may be for individuals with disabilities that are not visible. These individuals with “hidden” disabilities still continue to battle the issues that those with “visible” disabilities faced prior to the ADA. Otherwise, I can't really identify any other existing weaknesses. Employment with regard to individuals with disabilities has definitely been on the rise, as I have seen many individuals with disabilities within the