Evaluating the Americans with Disabilities Act's Effectiveness in Ensuring Accessible Housing and Healthcare

Yusuf Adeyinka Tayo, Abiola Aminat Adesanya

Abstract: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 represents a significant legislative milestone aimed at eradicating discrimination and ensuring equitable access to housing, healthcare, and public services for individuals with disabilities. Despite its foundational intent, considerable barriers remain concerning housing security and healthcare accessibility. Thus, this study provides a timely and critical evaluation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), examining its real-world effectiveness in enhancing housing and healthcare access for people with disabilities. The article reveals how the ADA, despite its progressive intent, often falls short in addressing entrenched structural inequities, by analyzing systemic financial burdens, enforcement limitations, and intersectional disparities. The findings highlight persistent barriers, particularly for marginalized groups, such as limited access to affordable housing and healthcare facilities. The study calls for targeted policy reforms such as improved data collection standards, inclusive service delivery models, and stronger enforcement mechanisms. The study suggests that without comprehensive updates, the ADA risks remaining a framework of minimal compliance rather than transformative inclusion. The ADA can more effectively achieve its goals of inclusivity and equity for all individuals with disabilities by addressing these critical gaps.

Keywords: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), housing accessibility, healthcare access, disability policy, intersectionality

How to Cite?: Yusuf Adeyinka Tayo, Abiola Aminat Adesanya, "Evaluating the Americans with Disabilities Act's Effectiveness in Ensuring Accessible Housing and Healthcare", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1281-1287, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25704191034, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25704191034