ADA
Guides / Frequently Asked Questions / Questions & Answers
- A Guide to the New ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines
On July 23, 2004, the U.S. Access Board, an independent Federal agency, issued updated accessibility guidelines for new or altered facilities covered by Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural Barriers Act.
- The Americans with Disabilities Act: Questions and Answers
A 31-page booklet giving an overview of the ADA's requirements for ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation, and requiring the establishment of TDD/telephone relay services.
From the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
- A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
A 21-page booklet that provides a brief over view of eleven Federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities and provides information about the federal agencies to contact for more information. From the U.S. Department of Justice - Civil Rights Division - Disability Rights Section
- Questions and Answers: the ADA and Persons with HIV/AIDS
A 16-page publication explaining the requirements of the ADA for employers, businesses and non-profit agencies that serve the public, and State and local governments to avoid discriminating against persons with HIV/AIDS. From the U.S. Department of Justice - Civil Rights Division - Disability Rights Section
- Commonly Asked Questions About Child Care Centers and the Americans with Disabilities Act
A 13-page publication explaining how the requirements of the ADA apply to Child Care Centers. The document also describes some of the Department of Justice's ongoing enforcement efforts in the child care area and it provides a resource list on sources of information on the ADA. From the U.S. Department of Justice - Civil Rights Division - Disability Rights Section
- ADA & Employment: Questions & Answers
From the Pacific Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center.