Learn About the ADA in Your Local Library To make access to ADA information as easy as a trip to your local library, the Department of Justice, through a grant to the Kansas State Library and the Chief Officers of State Libraries Agencies (COSLA), has sent an ADA Information File containing 35 technical assistance documents to 15,000 libraries across the country. Most libraries have placed the File at the reference desk. The Information File contains the following materials: Law and Regulations Public Law 101-336 The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as enacted by Congress. Title II Regulation The final rule implementing subtitle A of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities. Title III Regulation The final rule implementing title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public accommodations and commercial facilities. Title III Regulation; Transportation Facilities and Accessible Automated Teller Machines (ATM's) (1/18/94) The final rule that amends Appendix A to the Department of Justice regulation implementing title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act by incorporating accessibility guidelines for transportation facilities and by adopting amendments to the reach range requirement for accessible automated teller machines and fare vending machines. Title III Regulation; Detectable Warnings; Joint (4/12/94) The joint final rule that temporarily suspends until July 26, 1996, the requirements in the ADA Standards for Accessible Design for detectable warnings at curb ramps, hazardous vehicular areas, and reflecting pools. Documents Produced by Federal Agencies Technical Assistance Manuals Title I Technical Assistance Manual and Resource Directory A manual developed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that provides technical information on the employment provisions of the ADA and includes an extensive resource directory of related programs and organizations. Title II Technical Assistance Manual (1993 edition) A manual developed by the U. S. Department of Justice, updated annually, that provides technical information on the title II requirements covering State and local government programs and services. Title III Technical Assistance Manual (1993 edition) A manual developed by the U.S. Department of Justice, updated annually, that provides technical information on the title III requirements covering public accommodations and commercial facilities. Status Report Enforcing the ADA - A Status Report from the U. S. Department of Justice A 17-page report that provides the current status of DOJ's enforcement efforts, including information on litigation, and formal and informal settlement agreements under titles II and III. Questions and Answers ADA Questions and Answers A pamphlet developed jointly by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U. S. Department of Justice that contains the most frequently asked questions about titles I, II, and III. Businesses Food Industry ADA Answers for Foodservice Operators A 48-page guide developed under a DOJ grant by the National Restaurant Association and the National Center for Access Unlimited that provides an overview of the title III requirements that affect the food industry. Facilities Survey & Budget Book (Supermarkets) A 22-page survey and budget document developed under a DOJ grant by the Food Marketing Institute that focuses on removal of barriers in supermarkets. Grocery Stores: Access Equals Opportunity A 30-page booklet developed under a DOJ grant by the Council of Better Business Bureaus Foundation that addresses compliance issues under title III for grocery stores. Restaurants & Bars: Access Equals Opportunity A 30-page booklet developed under a DOJ grant by the Council of Better Business Bureaus Foundation that addresses compliance issues under title III for restaurants and bars. Ten Step Action Plan (Supermarkets) A brochure developed under a DOJ grant by the Food Marketing Institute that outlines an action plan to be used by supermarkets in achieving compliance with the ADA. Health Care Facilities ADA: Answers to Questions Most Commonly Asked by Hospitals and Health Care Providers A 12-page brochure developed under a DOJ grant by the National Rehabilitation Hospital that answers the questions most frequently asked by health care providers about their obligations under the ADA. Information for Persons with Disabilities: Access to Public and Private Health Care A brochure developed under a DOJ grant by the National Rehabilitation Hospital that explains the obligations of health care providers under titles II and III. Medical Offices: Access Equals Opportunity A 30-page booklet developed under a DOJ grant by the Council of Better Business Bureaus Foundation that addresses compliance issues under title III for medical and health care facilities. Self-Evaluation Checklist for Health Care Facilities A 44-page checklist developed under a DOJ grant by the American Foundation for the Blind that provides guidance for health care providers in making their services and facilities accessible for persons who are blind, deaf-blind, or visually impaired. Hotels and Motels Accommodating All Guests; The ADA and the Lodging Industry A 70-page guide developed under a DOJ grant by the American Hotel & Motel Association that provides information on the requirements of the ADA as they apply to the lodging industry. Self-Evaluation Checklist for Hotels and Motels A 36-page checklist developed under a DOJ grant by the American Foundation for the Blind that provides guidance for hotels and motels in making their services and facilities accessible for persons who are blind, deaf-blind, or visually impaired. Child Care Child Care Settings and the ADA A two-page fact sheet developed under a DOJ grant by The Arc that provides information on the ADA requirements that apply to child care centers and family day care homes. Other Car Sales & Service: Access Equals Opportunity A 30-page booklet developed under a DOJ grant by the Council of Better Business Bureaus Foundation that addresses compliance issues under title III for automobile dealers, rental establishments, and service stations Fun & Fitness Centers: Access Equals Opportunity A 30-page booklet developed under a DOJ grant by the Council of Better Business Bureaus Foundation that addresses compliance issues under title III for recreation facilities and fitness centers. Retail Stores: Access Equals Opportunity A 30-page booklet developed under a DOJ grant by the Council of Better Business Bureaus Foundation that addresses compliance issues under title III for retail stores. Communication Access Communication and the ADA A four-page fact sheet developed under a DOJ grant by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association that provides guidance on complying with the ADA requirements for communicating effectively with persons who have hearing or speech impairments. Communication Fact Sheet A two-page fact sheet developed under a DOJ grant by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association that provides an overview of various communication disabilities and methods that can be used to achieve effective communication. Of Consuming Interest: A Guide to Titles II and III of the ADA for People with Vision Loss A 49-page guide developed under a DOJ grant by the American Foundation for the Blind presented in a questions and answers format that contains information about the ADA for individuals who are blind, deaf-blind, or visually impaired. Testing Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities: A Guide for Licensure, Certification and Credentialing A 20-page manual developed under a DOJ grant by The Association on Higher Education and Disability that is aimed at agencies that administer or utilize tests for licensure, certification, or credentialing. Toward Equal Access: Providing Information Access Services to Blind andVisually Impaired Persons Under the ADA An eight-page booklet developed under a DOJ grant by the National Federation of the Blind that provides information on the ADA requirements for providing written material in formats accessible to persons with vision impairments. State and Local Governments Take Another Look: Police Response to Seizures and Epilepsy A 98-page document developed under a DOJ grant by the Police Executive Research Forum that provides law enforcement personnel with information on howto recognize and respond effectively to a person who has a seizure disorder. Title II Action Guide A guide developed by Adaptive Environments Center, Inc., under a grant from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitative Research, U. S. Department of Education, that explains compliance obligations for State and local government programs and services. Resource Lists ADA Nationwide Resources A 43-page document developed under a DOJ grant by the Food Marketing Institute that contains a list of Federal resources, regional centers for technical assistance, State councils that provide information and referral services, private organizations, and a list of publications on disability. Telephone Numbers for ADA Information (U.S. Department of Justice) A list that contains telephone numbers of Federal agencies responsible for providing information about the ADA and organizations funded by the Federal Government to provide ADA information.