Civil Rights Act of 1964. On July 2, 1964 Lyndon B Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 did cover discrimination on the basis of color, disability religion and sex. Discrimination against people with disabilities would not be fully addressed until 1990 when the ADA was passed.

Civil Rights Act of 1964. On July 2, 1964 Lyndon B Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 did cover discrimination on the basis of color, disability religion and sex. Discrimination against people with disabilities would not be fully addressed until 1990 when the ADA was passed.