The 25th anniversary of the Americans With Disability Act invites reflection on the significance of this legislation for people with disabilities. Nurses need to consider the impact of this legislation on the health of people with disabilities, the role nurses play in the lives of those with disabilities, and implications for how the law impacts the practice of nursing.
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