This summer, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turned 25. The ADA impacted missions and fostered the ADA Generation, a group of young people with disabilities who came of age under the ADA’s aegis. The ADA generation experienced more equality and access to opportunity in education, the workforce, and the community than their predecessors. IEL gathered some of their stories. Allan Brizaela wants to be a lawyer or a cop, enjoys playing baseball, and is a disability advocate. Sarah Funes is an intern with Sen. Barbara Boxer and credits the ADA for making it possible for her to be independent. Anjali Forber Pratt is a Vanderbilt University professor, Paralympic bronze medalist, and author. READ MORE…
