A review of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on its silver anniversary last week reveals significant accomplishments, but also shows that action is needed in several areas by the government, employers and society.

After the ADA came into effect, Americans with disabilities gained better access to public places, transportation and job opportunities. However, they continue to face thinly veiled discrimination from some employers and reduced access to the Internet. Government funding of programs for people with disabilities are under threat, even as the baby boomer generation begins to swell the population of people in need of such initiatives.…