THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AT 30 -- PART 9

VOICES OF VICTORY, CELEBRATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS

AND REMAINING CHALLENGES 

“I was denied a ride by an Uber driver. That catapulted me into starting my own law firm,” said Simoneaux, who sued the rideshare firm.

“Micromobility – the sidewalks are littered with scooters that create barriers. Airbnb is largely inaccessible. 

We are going to have to look at regulations that speak to how people with disabilities fit into the tech-based world. 

We all need to commit – during the next 30 years -- to making sure technology improves the lives of people and is not a barrier.”