22 years ago
Census DataAccording to census data, more than 750 million people worldwide have disabilities, and those numbers are increasing as the population ages.
22 years ago
Applicability of the ADA to Private Internet SitesA Congressional hearing held in February 9, 2000, considered whether the ADA should apply to the Internet. After lengthy testimony, the subcommittee, chaired by Congressman Charles Canady (R-FL), concurred with the Justice Department. The conclusion stated that, \"the ADA does apply to the Internet, and . . . (due to) the substantial First Amendment implications of an application of the ADA to the Internet, the development of a legislative record on these issues now would likely prove valuable to all interested parties.