This week is the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Lisa Seymour is the DeKalb County manager for RAMP. It's an agency that helps people with disabilities live independently and get jobs.
"I think there has been much progress due to the ADA for individuals with disabilities, but there is still much progress that needs to be made," Seymour said.
Before the act, there was little protection for those with disabilities. They ran the risk of being discriminated against if their disabilities were physically apparent.
"You know, people see an individual with a disability and they automatically put limits on them," Seymour said. "But our model is there are no limits."
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner proclaimed Tuesday as Americans with Disabilities Act Day within the state. The act was made official July 26, 1990.
About 1 in 5 Americans live with a disability.
