The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990. It extended similar rights against discrimination as contained in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to persons with disabilities. As stated on the ADA.gov website, "<span>Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits private employers, State and local governments, employment agencies and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment."</span>
