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    Disability Advocates Say Republican Bill Weakens Americans With Disabilities Act

    The ADA Education and Reform Act, passed by House Republicans Thursday, would make it harder for people to sue businesses that do not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
    Feb 19, 2018 2 minutes

    Advocates for people with disabilities are fighting to keep a bill passed by House Republicans Thursday from becoming law. The ADA Education and Reform Act would make it harder for people to sue businesses that do not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

    The legislation’s proponents argue the changes could improve the ADA. But , director of policy and legal advocacy for the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, says

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