What was the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act?
A) It prohibited discrimination against the disabled but did not address whether public buildings had to be accessible.
B) It required that private and public businesses be accessible to people with disabilities.
C) It required public buildings to be handicap accessible; private businesses,however,were exempt.
D) It upheld businesses' rights not to hire people with severe disabilities.

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The 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act required that private and public businesses be accessible to people with disabilities. The act prohibited discrimination against disabled individuals and provided guidelines for accessibility and accommodation. Public buildings were also required to be accessible under the act. Overall, the aim of the act was to increase the opportunities and access that disabled individuals have to public spaces, education, and employment.

What Was the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act