Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A 1990 federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in areas including housing, employment, and government programs.
AP course connection
Topic 4.20: 4.20 Science, Medicine, and Technology in Black Communities