CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION
THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended,
gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities
similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color,
sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal
opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public
accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local
government services, and telecommunications.
TITLE I
EMPLOYMENT
Provides for non-discrimination against individuals with
disabilities by private and public employers.
TITLE II
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Requires all programs and services provided be accessible to
individuals with disabilities.
TITLE III
PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND
COMMERCIAL FACILITIES
Places where the private sector conducts business must be
accessible to individuals with disabilities.
TITLE IV
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Creates statewide relay services and provides for the
telecommunication needs of hearing and speech-impaired
individuals.
TITLE V
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Deals with issues related to retaliation, technical
assistance, alternative resolution dispute, etc.
FEDERAL AGENCIES
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1-800-669-3362 (voice)
1-800-800-3302 (TDD)
Job Accommodation Network
1-800-526-7234 (voice/TDD)
U.S. Department of Justice
(202)-514-0301 (voice)
(202)-514-0383 (TDD)
ADA INFORMATION LINE 1-800-358-3617