Publisher's Synopsis
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the federal legislation that gives civil rights protections and guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in: public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, telecommunications The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Disability Rights Section provides information about the federal guidelines established in the ADA through a toll-free information line: 1-800-514-0301 (TTY: 1-800-514-0383). This service permits businesses, state and local governments, and individuals to call and ask questions about general or specific ADA requirements and regulations, including questions about the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, as well as filing an ADA compliance complaint. Visit the following resources for more information: Visit the ADA website for information on ADA standards and codifications, links to federal agencies with ADA responsibilities, and information on ADA mediation. The United States Access Board is an independent federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities and a source of information on accessible design. View guidelines and standards or contact the Access Board. Under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, federal agencies must give employees with disabilities and members of the public access to information that is comparable to the access available to others. View information on Section 508 law. If you have a section 508 question, contact the Section 508 Website Help Desk. This book not only covers Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - ADA - 42 U.S. Code Chapter 126 but also covers How to File an ADA Complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice along with ADA Information Line.
