Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA): Publications and Documents
Summary
This Disabled World collection encompasses a diverse array of publications on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including articles, research papers, and official documents. Topics addressed range from guidance on recognizing Long COVID as a disability, implications of the ADA in COVID-19 related services, to legal analyses of ADA applications in employment and public accommodations. These resources, authored by entities such as the U.S. Department of Justice and health agencies, offer valuable insights into ADA regulations and their real-world applications, serving as informative tools for individuals with disabilities, seniors, and professionals seeking to understand and navigate disability rights and protections.Searching the Database
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| Title and Description | Ed* | Published Date Revised Date |
|---|---|---|
| DOJ and HHS Disability Guidance on Long COVID Long COVID can be considered a disability under the ADA, Section 504, and 1557, entitling affected individuals to legal protections and necessary accommodations. | ✓ ✓ | |
| ADA Applies to COVID-19 Disability Related Services COVID-19's impact on ADA implementation: Insights on workplace accommodations, healthcare access, and legal challenges for individuals with disabilities. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Celebration of ADA 30th Anniversary All Year Long The ADA anniversary will serve as a key component of the National Disability Employment Awareness Month - NDEAM - observance in October. | ||
| Child Welfare Systems Under ADA and Section 504 DOJ and HHS issue technical assistance for Child Welfare Systems under Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. | ||
| Court Rules Girl Scouts Covered by Disability Discrimination Law 7th Circuit Court of Appeals rules Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana subject to federal disability discrimination law under Rehabilitation Act of 1973. | ||
| Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Prison Conditions Facilities covered by Title II of the ADA are legally required to make services, programs, or activities accessible to people with disabilities. | ✓ | |
| Job Reassignment a Reasonable Accommodation Under ADA In relation to employment the ADA commonly requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. | ||
| The ADA and Employee Leave Protections Leave is a form of reasonable accommodation that enables an employee to take time off work then return to work and perform the essential functions of their job. | ||
| Administration for Community Living (ACL) The Administration for Community Living brings together the Administration on Aging the Office on Disability and the Administration on Developmental Disabilities in a single agency. | ||
| Disability Community Protests Assault on ADA Swimming Pool Regulations Disability activists and national organizations demand the hotel lobby end its campaign against fully accessible swimming pools. | ||
| ADA Title II and III Regulation Changes and 2012 Deadlines Details of the 2011 and 2012 ADA Title II and III compliance dates covering the 2010 Standards, hotel reservations, barrier removal, and accessibility. | ✓ ✓ | |
| ADA Accessibility Guide for Small Towns and Local Governments A practical guide to ADA Title II accessibility requirements for small towns, covering program access, curb ramps, effective communication, and 9-1-1 services. | ✓ ✓ | |
| ADA Regulations Update: 2010 Standards and Compliance The revised ADA regulations explain the 2010 Standards, compliance dates, service animal rules, barrier removal, and accessibility duties for small businesses. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Fair Housing Act Disability Discrimination Protections Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on disability, requiring reasonable accommodations, access modifications, and accessible design standards. | ✓ ✓ | |
| How Can ADA Mediation Help? Real life examples of complaints that have been successfully mediated by the ADA. | ||
| ADA Law Enforcement and the Real Costs of Non-Compliance ADA enforcement through Department of Justice lawsuits, settlements, and mediation, with real accessibility cases, penalties, and business costs of non-compliance. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Equal Access: Child Care Centers' Legal Obligations Under the ADA Information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) rules and regulations for child care centers. | ||
| ADA Rules for Employment Employment for disabled workers is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act however those with disabilities find this process difficult. | ||
| ADA Title II: Public Transportation Information The transportation provisions of ADA title II cover public transportation services city buses and public rail transit. | ||
| ADA Title IV: Telecommunications Relay Services ADA Title IV addresses telephone and television access for people with hearing and speech disabilities. | ||
| Americans with Disabilities Act: ADA Faqs ADA questions and answers regarding The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) laws. | ||
| ADA Title II: State and Local Government ADA Title II covers all activities of State and local governments regardless of the government entities size or receipt of Federal funding. | ||
| ADA Title I: Employment Title I ADA complaints must be filed with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission within 180 days of the date of discrimination. | ||
| ADA Employment Rights and Reasonable Accommodation Rules Learn how the Americans with Disabilities Act governs hiring, reasonable accommodation, medical exams, drug testing, and disability discrimination at work. | ✓ ✓ | |
| ADA Building and Store Rules for Public Accommodations How the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to stores, restaurants and public accommodations, covering access, barrier removal and new construction. | ✓ ✓ | |
| ADA Title III: Public Accommodations ADA Title III covers businesses and nonprofit service providers that are public accommodations or privately operated entities. |
*Key: the first check mark indicates the publication carries an editor's note; the second indicates a footnote.
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