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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Provides information on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations for businesses and state and local governments; technical assistance materials and updates on new ADA requirements.

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Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with answers to common questions regarding the ADA.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment

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The U.S. Department of Justice provides information about the ADA through a toll-free information line (1-800-514-0301). This service permits businesses, state and local governments and others to ask questions about general or specific ADA requirements and order ADA technical assistance materials.

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Discusses the procedures for resolving ADA complaints through the U.S. Department of Justice Mediation Program.

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Final U.S. Department of Justice rules concerning nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in state and local government services.

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U.S. Department of Justice regulations regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by public accommodations and in commercial facilities.

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Covers the requirements of Title III of the ADA as it applies to public accommodations, commercial facilities and private entities offering certain examinations and courses.

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U.S. Department of Justice fact sheet concerning ADA requirements for privately-run child care centers.

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Answers from the U.S. Department of Education about educational requirements under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Overview of 11 federal laws and links to federal agencies to contact for more information.

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Information and resources on the ADA from the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability/Youth.

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Find, review and submit comments on federal documents that are open for comment and published in the Federal Register, the government's legal newspaper.

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Information from the U.S. Department of Education regarding the placement of students with disabilities in elementary and secondary schools under Section 504 and Title II of the ADA.

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