The American Disabilities Act, signed in the White House on July 26, 1990, prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. Learn 8 ways in which the Americans with Disabilities Act changed everyone's lives. Explore items and stories related to disability rights in the Smithsonian's collections. For a deeper dive, EveryBody: An Artifact History of Disability in America introduces the history of disability in America, covering politics, relationships, work, technology, health, and more.