On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law, which prohibits discrimination based on individuals with disabilities. This includes employment, transportation, accommodations, and communications across state and local governments. The purpose of the ADA is to ensure that individuals with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as those who don’t.

This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since June is Pride Month, we’re recognizing members of the LGBTQIA+ community and bringing to light the unique stories and challenges they face. We spoke with Chad Hooper, a leadership consultant, to learn more about his experience as an LGBTQIA+ independent worker.

This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since June is Pride Month, we’re recognizing members of the LGBTQIA+ community and bringing to light the unique stories and challenges they face. We spoke with Skye Locke, a pet sitter and Secretary of the Diversity Alliance of the Puget Sound, to learn more about her experience as an LGBTQIA+ independent worker.

This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since June is Pride Month, we’re recognizing members of the LGBTQIA+ community and bringing to light the unique stories and challenges they face. We spoke with Jeffree to learn more about her experience as an LGBTQIA+ independent worker.

Great news—there’s still time to enroll in health insurance for 2021. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline to enroll in health insurance for 2021 has been extended. This allows you and your family to enroll in a health insurance plan for 2021, whether you’re currently enrolled in a health plan or not.

This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since June is Pride Month, we’re recognizing members of the LGBTQIA+ community and bringing to light the unique stories and challenges they face. We spoke with Alex to learn more about her experience as an LGBTQIA+ independent worker.

This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since June is Pride Month, we’re recognizing members of the LGBTQIA+ community and bringing to light the unique stories and challenges they face. We spoke with Derrick to learn more about his experience as an LGBTQIA+ independent worker.

This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since May is Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month, we’re recognizing members of the AANHPI community and bringing to light the unique stories and challenges they face. We spoke with Kristie to learn more about her experience as an Asian American independent worker.