In what year was the ADA amendment enacted?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was originally enacted in 1990, but the significant amendment to the original law, known as the ADA Amendments Act, was enacted in 2008. This amendment clarified and broadened the definition of a disability, ensuring more individuals would be protected under the law. It specifically aimed to restore the intent and protections that were originally envisioned by Congress when the ADA was first passed. The amendments emphasized that the definition of disability should be construed in favor of broad coverage to the maximum extent permitted by the ADA, thus reinforcing access and protection for individuals with a wide range of disabilities.

The other years mentioned correspond to dates associated with different developments but are not related to the enactment of the amendment itself. The year 2010 does have significance in civil rights legislation, particularly regarding healthcare and other access issues, while 2016 does not denote any specific amendment related to the ADA.