Disability and Policy Law

Laws

Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. The ADA requires that reasonable accommodations be provided in meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities. Actual text of the law is available at http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/publicat.htm . Additional technical assistance regarding the ADA is available through the ADA Technical Assistance Program.

Assistive Technology Act of 1998

The Assistive Technology Act of 1998 establishes a grant program, administered by the U.S. Department of Education, to provide Federal funds to support State programs that address the assistive technology needs of individuals with disabilities.

Policies

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

• Requiring Federal Agencies To Establish Procedures To Facilitate The Provision of Reasonable Accommodation ( Executive Order 13164 July 26, 2000)

• EEOC Policy Guidance On Executive Order 13164: Establishing Procedures To Facilitate The Provision Of Reasonable Accommodation (October 20, 2000)

• EEOC Procedures for Providing Reasonable Accommodation for Individuals With Disabilities (February 9, 2001)

Office of Personnel Management

• A Guide to assist agencies in Building and Maintaining a Diverse and High Quality Workforce, including people with disabilities

• Reasonable Accommodation Language in Federal Vacancy Announcements