FACTS ON AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The Americans with DISABILITIES ACT is the federal civil-rights legislation protecting the rights of people with disabilities. Passed by the United States Congress in 1990, the ADA addresses the barriers and discrimination that people with disabilities traditionally have faced.

The ADA covers access to employment, state and local government programs and services, access to places of public accommodations, transportation, non-profits service providers and telecommunications.

THOSE EXEMPT FROM some of its provisions include religious institutions, private clubs and projects for which the cost is disproportionate to the benefit.

The ADA has been amended several times since its passage in 1990. The ADA is also undergoing continuous review and interpretation in the courts.

The U.S. Department OF JUSTICE provides information about ADA through a toll-free ADA Information Line at 800- 514 -0301. Source: U.S. Department of Justice