On Sept. 25, President Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, legislation that restores the original intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The new legislation sets forth rules regarding the definition of disability, in order to better protect the rights of people with diabetes and other long-term illnesses and disabilities.

For more information: American Diabetes Association Celebrates Historic Victory for Americans with Disabilities

For more about the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act: Calling on Congress Diabetes Forecast, July 2008.