US Laws & Regs
Regulations
ADA

Describes steps to take to to allow employees with disabilities to access computers

The text of the act

Text of the act

Key points for employer compliance

Steps for employers to take to assist with ADA compliance

It is important to understand why the ADA needed amending

Some of the law’s significant provisions are described

Overview of ADA compliance issues for state and local governments.

ADA issues that must be addressed related to buildings and parking

The Department of Justice issues quarterly status reports that cover selected ADA activities of the Department

Technical assistance manuals and documents related to the ADA

How the ADA applies to people with psychiatric disabilities.

Full text as printed in the Federal Register (7/26/91)

Full text as printed in the Code of Federal Regulations (7/1/94)

Example of a form for employee requesting reasonable accommodation including physician section

Explanations of the ADA Regulations

Adaptive Equipment & Vehicles Modified for Persons with Disabilities

US air carriers are required to accommodate the needs of passengers with disabilities

Full text of ADA law, accessibility guidelines, technical assistance manuals

Text of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Public Law 336 of the 101st Congress, enacted July 1990

Fact sheet provides an overview of ADA - the text of the act is not provided

Large number of resources, articles, booklets, etc. for businesses relating to ADA

Answers to common questions related to closed captioning requirements

ADA settlements, briefs, status reports

The job accommodation process

12 symbols available for download from the Graphic Artists Guild Foundation

Online employer handbook provides guidance on employment of the disabled

Provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the US government

A determination of whether a charging party has a "disability"

Materials on FCC captioning laws & regulations in the USA

ADA Information Line - tollfree number

How to accomodate those with chemical sensitivities

Independent federal agency making recommendations to the US government on disabilities

Assists with decisions regarding reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities

Resource for employers and educators on accomodating those with psychiatric problems

Checklists and other information for ensuring accessibility and accommodations for workers with disabilities

Answers to Commonly Asked Questions about Service Animals in Places of Business

Resources to assist small business comply with ADA

Provides guides on the rights of the disabled

Full text as printed in the Federal Register (11/23/98)

Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act

Fact sheets from the USA federal agency that promotes employment of the disabled

Laws and regulations related to transportation accessibility in the USA