Historic moments from the 1990 ADA signing

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Breaking the chains holding back millions of Americans

Reverend Harold Wilke leads a stirring invocation celebrating the breaking of systemic barriers that kept millions of Americans with disabilities from full citizenship.

A Historic Prayer for Disability Equality

He had the political courage to support an unpopular idea

Advocate Evan Kemp Jr. honors the executive courage required to champion the Americans with Disabilities Act and introduces President George H.W. Bush.

Why Lincoln Was Invoked at the ADA Signing

President George H.W. Bush speaks on the South Lawn, expressing gratitude to grassroots activists and bipartisan leaders who made the ADA a reality.

George H.W. Bush Honors 43 Million Americans

A second Independence Day for millions of Americans

President George H.W. Bush declares the signing of the ADA a new Independence Day, granting equal access to millions of disabled citizens.

A New Independence Day for Millions of Americans

The world's first comprehensive declaration of equality

President Bush underscores how the ADA positioned the United States as the global pioneer in disability equality, inspiring nations worldwide to follow.

The First Global Declaration of Disability Rights

The 4 core freedoms established by the ADA

The President lays out the fundamental pillars of the ADA covering employment protection, access to businesses, public transit, and accessible telecommunications.

Four Everyday Rights Guaranteed by the ADA

Turned away from her hometown theater, welcomed to the White House

President Bush shares the emotional story of Lisa Carl, a young woman with cerebral palsy, welcoming her directly from the podium to loud applause.

Turned Away at a Theater, Welcomed at the White House

Why economic independence changes everything.

Bush outlines the massive annual financial cost of maintaining dependency versus providing equal opportunity. He explains that the legislation is designed to move disabled citizens into the economic mainstream.

The Economic Case for the Americans with Disabilities Act

We embrace you for your abilities and your disabilities.

President Bush declares that America welcomes citizens with disabilities into the core of everyday life. He underscores the importance of honoring both shared bonds and individual differences.

We Embrace You for Your Abilities and Disabilities

Let the shameful wall of exclusion finally come tumbling down.

Comparing the new legislation to the fall of the Berlin Wall, Bush calls for tearing down discrimination against disabled Americans. He concludes his speech by declaring that the wall of exclusion must come tumbling down.

Taking a Sledgehammer to the Wall of Exclusion

[01:34.300] A Historic Prayer for Disability Equality
[03:39] Why Lincoln Was Invoked at the ADA Signing
[07:07] George H.W. Bush Honors 43 Million Americans
[08:31] A New Independence Day for Millions of Americans
[09:41] The First Global Declaration of Disability Rights
[11:45] Four Everyday Rights Guaranteed by the ADA
[13:17] Turned Away at a Theater, Welcomed at the White House
[17:06] The Economic Case for the Americans with Disabilities Act
[17:40] We Embrace You for Your Abilities and Disabilities
[18:40] Taking a Sledgehammer to the Wall of Exclusion

Historic moments from the 1990 ADA signing

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