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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (P.L. 101-336) is the most comprehensive civil rights legislation adopted to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities. Public and private businesses, state and local government agencies, private entities offering public accommodations and services, transportation and utilities are required to comply with the law. The ADA was signed into law by President George Bush on July 26, 1990, extending civil rights protections to individuals with physical or mental disabilities in the following areas:

 

  • Employment (Title I)
  • Public transportation and state and local government services (Title II)
  • Public accommodations (Title III)
  • Telecommunications (Title IV)
  • Miscellaneous (Title V)

 

ADA Resources: Look here to find ADA information, resources, laws, etc.

Documents Related to ADA: Documents specifically related to ADA issues

ADA FAQ: A list of frequently asked questions pertaining to CCDC's ADA Advocacy Program

Advocacy FAQ: Information about CCDC's Advocacy Program 

Best Practices for Individuals (what to do if you are in a dispute involving the ADA):  Helpful tips for what individual's should and should not do when in the middle of a dispute involving the ADA