THE HILL: Bipartisan consensus on our human frailty: The ADA Amendments Act 10 years later
Ten years ago this month, the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act was passed. It expanded the numbers of Americans covered by the ADA. However, many feel that the Amendment Act doesn't go far enough. impairments that are controlled by medication or other measures still are considered disabilities if, when considered without the mitigating measures, the impairment would substantially limit the individual’s major life activities.