Questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Use the links below to find out more.

What is the ADA?

This section gives a brief overview of the law and discusses who and what it covers.

This section explains the definition of disability under the law. What is a disability under the law? What is specifically NOT a disability under the law?

This section introduces basic information about obligations and rights under the employment provisions of the ADA. What are your employment rights and responsibilities under the ADA?

What do businesses need to do to make their buildings accessible to individuals with disabilities? Are elevators always required? This section discusses your accessibility rights to various types of buildings.

What is effective communication? What are businesses and state and local government agencies required to do to provide effective communication?

What is program access? Are state and local government agencies required to make their programs and services accessible to me? This section answers your questions about accessing programs, services, and activities of state and local governments.

Who enforces the various parts of the ADA? If I feel I'm being discriminated against because of a disability, what can I do?

Find an advocate or agency to help work on your behalf.

Frequently asked questions regarding the ADA.

Helpful websites for more information.