"The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark federal law that protects the rights of people with disabilities by eliminating barriers to their participation in many aspects of living and working in America." This article describes the truth about the ADA. The ADA does not require businesses to hire unqualified individuals with disabilities; however, it ensures that there is no discrimination against them in the hiring process. This act does not make it easier for an individual with a disability to get a job than one that does not have a disability, it simply makes sure that they are not discriminated against.

"Opportunity gaps can take a wide variety of forms-too many to comprehensively describe" This article describes the many possible reasons for opportunity gaps in education. It states how students from lower income households, minority students, and others may have a lesser opportunity for a good education, and describes why these factors may be reasons for opportunity gaps.