Ultratec, Inc., joins with government agencies, private sector businesses, and individuals nationwide to recognize the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990.
This landmark legislation made it possible for millions of Americans to participate more fully in business, civic, and social endeavors by requiring that services, facilities, and employment opportunities be made accessible to people with disabilities. As part of its requirements, the ADA stipulates that telecommunications services must be functionally equivalent for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Today, people with hearing loss employ many telecommunications options, most of which were made possible by the ADA mandate.
“The Americans with Disabilities Act profoundly expanded the opportunities for people who are deaf or hard of hearing to use even basic telecommunications services. Many of the communication technologies we take for granted today were made possible by this momentous legislation,” states Ultratec President Robert Engelke. “Ultratec is privileged to have been part of the groundswell of technological advances since the passing of the ADA. On this anniversary, it is worth taking a look back to recognize how far improvements have come for people of all abilities.”
To commemorate the anniversary, Ultratec participated in a recent ADA Celebration in Washington D.C. with the FCC, White House, and Department of Commerce. Members of the Disability Community, government officials, and high-tech companies all came together to demonstrate the latest technologies available to ensure equal access for people of all abilities.
