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Over the last twenty-five years, the increase in federal mandates has changed state and local governments. The Americans with Disabilities Act, passed in 1990, was a federal mandate that aimed to give handicapped and disabled citizens an easier way of life. In passing the ADA, the federal government had a several objectives. First, buildings would become more accessible, as companies added elevators, ramps, and other forms of transportation for handicapped patrons. Also, the government instituted handicapped parking spaces, which were l