Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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General ADA Information

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The National Disability Rights Network is the largest non-governmental enforcer of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Signed into law on July 26 1990, the ADA is wide-ranging legislation intended to make American society more accessible to people with disabilities.

Supreme Court decisions
P&A Successes

Comments to Proposed Revised ADA Standards (05/05)

Links to National Council on Disability's ADA Briefs

Title I: Employment
Employers are prohibited from discriminating against people with disabilities and must make reasonable accommodations to allow individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment.

How to File an ADA Title I Complaint
Specific Issues
Other Resources

Title II: Public Services
State and local governments cannot deny services to people with disabilities or deny participation in programs or activities which are available to people without disabilities. In addition, public transportation systems, such as public transit buses, must be accessible to individuals with disabilities.

How to File an ADA Title II Complaint

Title III: Public Accommodations
Public accommodations (for-profit and non-profit) that offer goods and services to the public may not discriminate against persons with disabilities. All new construction and modifications of public accommodations and commercial facilities must be accessible to individuals with disabilities. For existing facilities, barriers to facilities and services must be removed if readily achievable.

How to File an ADA Title III Complaint

Title IV: Telecommunications
Telecommunications companies offering telephone service to the general public must have telephone relay service to individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TTYs) or similar devices.

Title V: Miscellaneous