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American Experience S37E2 — Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act
6.9
American Experience•Season 37•Episode 2

Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act

6.9/10 · 77 votesMar 24, 202553 min

Ranked #2 of 8 in Season 37•+0.8 vs season avg

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The emotional and dramatic story of the decades-long push for equality and accessibility that culminated in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. A story of courage and perseverance, the film highlights the determined people who literally put their bodies on

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Episode Summary

"Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act" is episode 2 of American Experience season 37. It scored 6.9/10 from 77 votes, ranking #2 of 8 episodes this season (season average 6.1). It aired on March 24, 2025.

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