ADA Overview

What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?

The ADA, Passed in 1990, is a comprehensive federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.

The ADA defines a disability as:

• A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities (i.e. working, talking, hearing, seeing, caring for ones self)
• Or having a record of such an impairment;
• Or being regarded by others as having an impairment such as individuals with severe facial scarring.

There are five Titles within the ADA that cover:

• Title I: Employment
• Title II: State & Local Governments
• Title III: Places of Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities
• Title IV: Telecommunications
• Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions

Click on any of the Title links to view a description of the Title or you may opt to View All Titles.