The Americans with Disabilities Act | ADA.gov
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people with disabilities from discrimination. Disability rights are civil rights. From voting to parking, the ADA is a law that protects people with disabilities in many areas of public life.
Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act | ADA.gov
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, As Amended | ADA.gov
Here is the text of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), including changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. Congress passed the ADA as a “Public Law,” and it originally was in a different format than presented here.
Guide to Disability Rights Laws - ADA.gov
Feb 28, 2020 · The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications. It also applies to the United States Congress.
Law, Regulations & Standards | ADA.gov
Regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) explain the rights of people with disabilities and the obligations of those covered by the laws.
File a Complaint - ADA.gov
The ADA provides an important tool to fight discrimination: filing a complaint with an appropriate federal agency. This page outlines the steps to do so.
ADA Information Line - ADA.gov
Requirements of the ADA; How the ADA applies to your situation; How to file a complaint; Answers to technical questions; Note that if your call is about employment discrimination, housing discrimination, or air travel, you may be referred to another federal agency for assistance.
ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The ADA Standards for Accessible Design—along with the Title II and Title III regulations—say what is required for a building or facility to be physically accessible to people with disabilities.
Topics | ADA.gov
These topic overviews are a basic starting point for understanding areas the ADA covers including service animals, parking and effective communication.
State and Local Governments: First Steps Toward Complying
This guide includes suggested steps that ADA Coordinators and others working with state and local governments may want to take as they plan to ensure that their web content and mobile apps comply with the ADA Title II rule on the accessibility of web content and mobile apps.