SAT阅读：奥巴马演讲《美国残疾人法.pdf

SAT 阅读:奥巴马演讲 《美国残疾人法》 美国残疾人法案(英语 ：Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990)是由美国国会在1990年7月通 过的一项法案 ， 由老布什总统签署生效。2008年小布什总统又签署了残疾人法案修正案 ，这些 修正案在2009年1月1日生效。它规定了残疾人所应享有的权利 ，特别是就业方面不应受到歧视。 残疾人法案修正案还明确规定了主要生活行为与实质限制等词汇的含义。 Since our earliest da s, America has measured its progress not onl b the growth of our borders and the breadth of our econom , but also b how far we reach toward full realizing the fundamental rights, protections, and freedoms afforded to each of us b our Nations founding documents. For generations, man Americans with disabilities lived as second-class citizens who were denied those most basic opportunities. Not content to accept the world as it was, the marched and organized and testified, coupling quiet acts of persistence and perseverance with vocal acts of advocac . And step b step, progress was won. Protections were put into law. And a wave of change swept across our countr , tearing down the barriers that kept persons with disabilities from securing their fullest measure of happiness. Toda , we mark the 22nd anniversar of the Americans with Disabilities Act (A DA) -- a historic piece of civil rights legislation that affirmed Americans with disabilities are Americans first. W hen man wrongfull doubted that people with disabilities could participate in our societ , contribute to our econom , or support their families, the A DA asserted that the could. Under this landmark law, America became the first Nation to comprehensivel declare equalit for its citizens with disabilities - - an accomplishment that continues to guide our countr toward fulfilling its most essential promises not just for some, but for all. Yet, despite the gains we have made, independence and freedom from discrimination remain out of reach for too man individuals with disabilities. That is wh m Administration continues to build on the legac set forth b th