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U.S. Department of Justice
Americans with Disabilities Act
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The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, programs and services provided by state and local governments, goods and services provided by private companies, and in commercial facilities.
The ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990. It contains requirements for new construction, for alterations or renovations to buildings and facilities, and for improving access to existing facilities of private companies providing goods or services to the public. It also requires that State and local governments provide access to programs offered to the public. The ADA also covers effective communication with people with disabilities, eligibility criteria that may restrict or prevent access, and requires reasonable modifications of policies and practices that may be discriminatory.
The ADA gives the Department of Justice (DOJ) authority to issue regulations for title II and III of the ADA and to provide technical assistance and enforcement. The Department also has authority to certify that a State or local accessibility code is equivalent to the ADA's requirements for new construction and alterations.
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Enforcement
Status Report
Technical Assistance Program
Certification
Technical Assistance Materials
New or Proposed Regulations
Settlement Information
ADA Mediation
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New Settlement Agreements
Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA
Updated Publications List with Fax-Back Numbers
ADA Design Guide 1 - Restriping Parking Lots
Errors and Omissions in New Construction and Alterations
IRS Tax Credits and Deductions
The ADA and Hiring Police Officers
Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal
Toll-Free ADA Information Line
Call to obtain answers to general and technical questions about the ADA and to order technical assistance materials: 1-800-514-0301 (voice) 1-800-514-0383 (TDD)
Enforcement
The Department enforces the ADA requirements in three areas --
Title I: Employment practices by units of State and local government,
Title II: Programs, services and activities of State and local government, and
Title III: Public accommodations and commercial facilities (private businesses and non-profit service providers).
Latest Status Report - July - September 1997
Technical Assistance Program
The ADA requires the Department to provide technical assistance to businesses, State and local governments, and individuals with responsibilities and rights under the law.
Certification of State and Local Building Codes
The Department is authorized to certify building codes that meet or exceed the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
ADA Technical Assistance Materials
Select for a list of available materials and to download regulations, technical assistance materials, and other information from the Department of Justice and other agencies.
Department of Justice - National Association of Attorneys General Initiative
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Go to the Civil Rights Division Home Page
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