On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law; this landmark civil rights law affirmed the inherent dignity of every person, regardless of disability.

figure { display: table; } Lois Curtis (plaintiff), Sue Jamieson (attorney), and Elaine Wilson (plaintiff). Photo courtesy of Atlanta Legal Aid.

Every March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners collaborate to lead Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). The annual campaign highlights how people with and without disabilities come together to form strong communities.