Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 was signed into law to prevent discrimination against and ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities. The law was amended in 2008 to address legal questions which arose regarding who was covered under the Act.

The ADA is divided into sections that address equal opportunity in employment, public services, public accommodations, services operated by private entities, communications devices and miscellaneous provisions regarding construction, retaliation and coercion, attorney’s fees, federal wilderness areas, illegal use of drugs and other issues.

Resources

ADA.gov
This website from the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice provides information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act including publications, videos and who to contact with questions.