What is the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and how can I learn more about my responsibilities to it?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits the exclusion of people with disabilities from everyday activities, such as buying an item at the store, watching a movie in a theater, enjoying a meal at a local restaurant, exercising at the local health club or having the car serviced at a local garage. To meet the goals of the ADA, the law established requirements for private businesses of all sizes. These requirements first went into effect on January 26, 1992, and continue for both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Go to “US Department of Justice ADA Home Page” and “Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center” for more information about your responsibilities.
