The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. The ADA is one of America’s most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American life — to enjoy employment opportunities, to purchase goods and services, and to participate in State and local government programs and services. Modeled after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin \u2013 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 — the ADA is an “equal opportunity” law for people with disabilities.<\/p>\n
To be protected by the ADA, one must have a disability, which is defined by the ADA as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment. The ADA does not specifically name all of the impairments that are covered.<\/p>\n
\nAmericans with Disabilities Act, as amended<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe text of the law<\/p>\nTitle II Regulations<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe Department of Justice regulations that implement the ADA for state and local goverments<\/p>\nTitle III Regulations<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe Department of Justice regulations that implement the ADA for businesses and non-profit service providers<\/p>\nADA Standards for Accessible Design<\/strong><\/a>
\nEnforceable standards under Titles II and III for new construction, alterations, program accessibility, and barrier removal.<\/p>\nGuide to Disability Rights Laws<\/strong><\/a>
\nFind out more about the ADA and other laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities.<\/p>\nADA Technical Assistance Materials<\/strong><\/a>
\nInformation about the ADA and how to comply with the law<\/p>\nDepartment of Justice ADA Responsibilities<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe Department’s Disability Rights Section protects the rights of people with disabilities.<\/p>\nFederal and ADA Disability Resources<\/strong><\/a>
\nADA responsibilities of Federal agencies outside of the Department and other resources for people with disabilities<\/p>\nADA Signing Ceremony<\/strong><\/a>
\nWatch the video of the 1990 ADA signing cermony.<\/p>\nFile an ADA Complaint<\/strong><\/a>
\nIf you believe you have been discriminated against on the basis of disability, file a complaint under the ADA.<\/p>\nTopics of Interest on ADA.gov;<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Possible Search Terms for ADA.gov<\/a>; and\u00a0Search Page for the ADA<\/a><\/strong>
\nInformation about the ADA on this website.<\/p>\n\n
For More Information Visit: www.ada.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Introduction to the ADA The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. The ADA is one of America’s most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination and … Continue reading