The Americans with Disabilities Act is an important piece of legislation that is simply revolutionary. The original intent and purpose of the law is to provide protection of the civil rights of those individuals who have mental or physical disabilities. It allows for individuals who have a disability to participate in and have access to the various aspects of a society. The ADA requires that accommodations be made for access to all public and government buildings as well as public transportation services; and legislates that employers make any reasonable accommodations as well as provide access to jobs. Here are the top ten benefits of the ADA. For more on the ADA take a look at, http://www.squidoo.com/disabilities-act.