Finding a job is also an issue. Rodgers went back to college and got certified to work on computers, but he says potential employers dont want to be liable for his medical issues.

I cant get any companies to hire me, mainly because of my health, he said. That needs to be addressed.

Warner noted that many disabled individuals also worry about taking a full-time job because that can mean losing public benefits such as health insurance or Social Security payments.

Im glad for what we do have, as far as being able to be out in the community and gain access to commerce, but I do believe there are further steps that could be taken, Warner said.

Improving work opportunities for the disabled has been a focus for Harkin since he retired from the Senate in 2015. He has urged companies to overhaul training programs and do whatever else is necessary to increase their hiring of disabled Americans.

Congress could help by passing legislation that would address the issue of disabled individuals losing benefits if they find full-time employment, he said.

Sen. Tom Harkin participated in events this week marking the 30th anniversary of the ADA, including a plane ride on Friday. The first armless pilot, Jessica Cox shown with him in the plane was at the controls.

Of the various ADA anniversary events Harkin joined this week, he said the most fun was a plane ride Friday with the first armless pilot, Jessica Cox, at the controls.

The two met through her advocacy work on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities treaty, which they both continue to push.

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ADA's 30th anniversary marks progress for disabled Americans, but there's still work to be done - Omaha World-Herald