The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990. It aims to remove barriers that prevent people with disabilities from fully participating in society through protections against discrimination across five titles covering employment, public services, public accommodations, telecommunications, and miscellaneous areas. The ADA defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that limits major life activities and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

1. Americans with Disabilities Act Basics (ADA) Signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act July 26, 1990

4. Title I - Who is an "Individual with a Disability" and a "Qualified Individual with a Disability" Two definitions "individual with a disability" and "qualified individual with a disability" are key to the Title I (employment) provisions of the ADA. Who is an "individual with a disability?" Under the ADA, an individual with a disability is a person who has: a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; a record of such an impairment; or is regarded as having such an impairment. Note: Diagnosis of an impairment does NOT necessarily mean a disability. Title I - Employment

6. A “qualified individual with a disability” is someone who meets the essential eligibility requirements for a program, service or activity with or without (1) reasonable modifications to rules, policies, or procedures; (2) removal of physical and communication barriers; and (3) providing auxiliary aids or services for effective communications. Qualified Individual

9. a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; a record of such an impairment; or is regarded as having such an impairment. Determination Each request is handled individually. There are no per se disabilities.

10. Reasonable Accommodations Modifications or adjustments to a job, employment practice, or work environment that makes it possible for an individual with a disability to enjoy an equal employment opportunity. Undue hardship will not be imposed on the employer.

11. Title II- Public Services Covers State & local governments Must provide program access and effective communication Includes public transportation

13. Title IV: Telephone Relay Speech/Hearing Impaired Person Relay Service Non-Disabled Person TTY Video Phone Computer Voice Telephone Dial 7-1-1 VRS 866-327-8877

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