“My own fear is that the ADA implementing regulations can have a chilling effect..."
Russell Redenbaugh, a blind businessman and member of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission - July 26, 2010

Unintended Consequences

Businesses complained about new costs associated with accommodating the disabled and feared possible lawsuits.  
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Time Magazine - January 12, 1995

Employment/Cost

"The ADA has clearly added to the cost of many goods and services in our economy, through the extra cost of making our workplaces, transportation, etc., accessible."
William Roper, Personal Interview - March 19, 2013 
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National Council On Disability
"It's mostly associated with the cost..."
John Kemp, Personal Interview - March 18, 2013

Lawsuits

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San Francisco Chronicle - December 24, 2010
"This is vexatious litigation, and the city has to be made aware that its commercial landscape is being damaged by this... Small businesses are really being hurt." 
Leagrey Dimond, Owner of Thidwick Books (S.F. bookshop owner) - December 24, 2010
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Store owner Leagrey Dimond is being forced to close her bookstore after 11 years and relocate after lawsuits were filed to force her to comply with costly ADA requirements - SF Chronicle, December 24, 2010
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Social 

The non-disabled population sometimes faces denial of technological advances because these devices are not accessible to disabled.
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The United States Department of Justice - January 13, 2010
"The universities generally will not purchase, recommend or promote use of the Kindle DX...unless the devices are fully accessible to students who are blind and have low vision."
United States Department of Justice - January 13, 2010
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The Digital Reader - May 5, 2012
“I am disappointed and frustrated that I cannot use the exciting new e-book technology being offered by my local library.
Denice Brown, Blind Plaintiff in Lawsuit - May 2, 2012