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
Law, Regulations Standards - ADA. gov When we talk about what the ADA requires on ADA gov, we are usually referring to two sources First, the text of the ADA, also referred to as the ADA statute, passed by Congress in 1990 and later amended
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
Guide to Disability Rights Laws - ADA. gov Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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
ADA Standards for Accessible Design The ADA Standards for Accessible Designs 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
Guidance Resource Materials - ADA. gov Detailed guidance documents explaining the rights and responsibilities under the ADA and the Department’s regulations related to topics the ADA covers including service animals, health care and more
Service Animals - ADA. gov The ADA explains what businesses and state local governments must do to make sure that they do not discriminate against a member of the public with a disability who uses a service animal