Disability Discrimination Act

In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, a number of countries have passed laws aimed at reducing unfair discrimination against people with disabilities. These laws have begun to appear as the notion of civil rights has become more influential globally, and follow other forms of anti-discrimination and equal opportunity legislation aimed at preventing racial discrimination and sexism which began to emerge in the second half of the 20th century.

List of disability discrimination acts

 * Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2002, Canada)
 * Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (UK)
 * Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Aus)
 * Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990