"It is the purpose of this chapter to provide a clear and comprehensive mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities." - Congress, Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990

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• Congress believed that people with disabilities are fully capable to participate in society, however they have not been allowed to participate due to discrimination
• The ADA ensures equal opportunity for people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, and public facilities
• It is an unfounded mandate that requires state governments to provide for the handicapped. Public places, such as hotels, schools, and restaurants, must have wheelchair accessibility.

How does this mandate challenge the federal-state relations?