E-mail: MicheleMonsrud@aol.com The Americans with Disabilities Act () of 1990 The purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act () is to provide equal access and opportunity for the more than forty-three million disabled Americans living in the United States. On July 26, 1990, President Bush signed into law the . The world¡¦s first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities, this event was a historical benchmark and a milestone in America¡¦s commitment to full and equal opportunity for all citizens. The President¡¦s di ....