Northwest Center has advocated for children and adults with disabilities with a growing focus on employment services. Author: Chris Cashman Updated: 6:18 PM PDT July 26, 2021 Tuesday, July 26 is an important day for the many who champion inclusion. On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. This law protects the fundamental rights of people with disabilities. President Joe Biden was a co-sponsor for the ADA passage and recalls Senator Tom Harkin delivering a celebratory speech in sign language on the Senate floor - a tribute to his brother, who was deaf. It was a defining moment for a country that continues to fight for inclusion for the estimated 61 million Americans who live with a disability.