36 Years After the ADA: Is Utah Delivering on Its Promise?

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36 Years After the ADA: Is Utah Delivering on Its Promise?

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Published on Jul 28, 2026, 5:03:00 AM
Total time: 00:21:29

Episode Description
Thirty-six years after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, is it living up to its promise for Utahns? KSL News Daily speaks with Utah State University Institute for Disability Research and Policy Executive Director Mathew Wappett about the progress that's been made, the barriers that remain, and what still needs to change. Plus, Utah braces for even hotter temperatures, ash from the Cottonwood Fire causes a trout die-off at Minersville Reservoir, the Ogden Pride Festival moves to cooler weather, and the Utah Talons celebrate a second straight professional softball championship.
 
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