Although much work remains, the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act has changed the landscape for people with disabilities with stronger legal protections, improved access, and more acceptance in society.
Civil Rights
Peggy Carr
Peggy Carr’s journey began in Cleveland, Ohio, where her family moved during The Great Migration. Carr was the first person of color in executive management at the National Center for Education Statistics and among the first to join the Federal Senior Executive Service.
Achieving Diversity in Labor Market Needs JEDI, Advocacy Groups
Joseph Gastwirth suggests changes in the way courts have interpreted the equal employment laws since the mid-1980s likely contributed to sustained socioeconomic inequality.