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The ADA in K-12 Schools

Infographic that says: The ADA in K-12 Schools The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to public schools (including charter schools) and private schools from kindergarten through high school. Religiously controlled schools are exempt from the ADA, but state or local nondiscrimination laws may still apply. What does the ADA impact in schools? - All educational programs, services, and activities - Access to school buildings and facilities, summer programs, and extracurricular activities - Parent-teacher conferences, school board meetings, adult education, sporting events, school plays, and graduation ceremonies Share on Facebook

Accessible Recreation Opportunities

Infographic featuring pictures of a ferris wheel, a golf ball, a pier, a boat dock, a firing range, and a pool. The ADA requires recreation opportunities to be accessible to people with disabilities. This includes access to: Amusement Parks & rides Boating facilities Fishing piers Miniature golf courses Golf courses Bowling lanes Shooting facilities Swimming pools and spas If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232 Share on Facebook

Important ADA Activists: Judith Heumann

Infographic titled 'Important ADA Activists: Judith Heumann' Disability rights leader. Founder of Disabled in Action (1970). Led a sit-in to pass the regulations to implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Quote: 'Disability only becomes a tragedy for me when society fails to provide the things we need to lead our lives-job opportunities or barrier-free buildings, for example. It is not a tragedy to me that I'm living in a wheelchair.' Quote source: Joseph S. P. Shapiro, No Pity: People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights Movement, page 20, (New York: Times Books, 1993). If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232. Share on Facebook

Accommodation at a Doctor's Office

Infographic titled 'Accommodation at Doctor's Office' on a background featuring medical crosses. In order to ensure access to people with disabilities, private and public medical professionals must: Make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, & procedures. Provide auxiliary aids & services, such as a sign language interpreter, to ensure the patient can communicate effectively with medical staff. Ensure physical access so all your patients and future patients can see their doctor. Medical facilities may not charge patients for accommodations. If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232 Share on Facebook

Notable Developments in Disability Access in 2018

Infographic titled 'Notable Developments in Disability Access in 2018' featuring several text boxes: 1. Refreshed standards for web access take effect. 2. The Department of Justice (DOJ) creates a settlement agreement to reduce the user of nursing facilities to serve people with serious psychiatric conditions. 3. DOJ affirms website accessibility applies to public accommodations. If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 Share on Facebook

Public Beaches Must Be Accessible to People with Disabilities

Infographic that says: Public Beaches Must Be Accessible to People with Disabilities. Beach facilities - such as parking lots, toilet rooms, concessions, and showers - must be accessible and located on an accessible route. Share on Facebook

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