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  • La Ley ADA y los Lugares de Acceso Público
    Título III de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés) tiene mucho que decir sobre las empresas que están abiertas al público.
  • La Razón de Ser de la Ley ADA y su Negocio
    Si usted está cumpliendo con la ley ADA meramente para cumplir con un requerimiento legal, está perdiendo de vista el verdadero propósito de esta ley.
  • La Ley ADA y el Título II Entidades Públicas
    La Ley ADA garantiza el acceso de las personas con discapacidad a edificios, instalaciones, programas, servicios y actividades ofrecidos por los gobiernos estatales y locales.
  • ¿Qué es la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades?
    La Ley ADA incluye una definición de discapacidad y tiene cinco títulos (secciones) que prohíben una amplia gama de discriminaciones.
  • Decisión de Olmstead
    ¿Cuál es la decisión de Olmstead? ¿Cómo se relaciona con el Título II de la ADA? Este artículo presenta la decisión de Olmstead y analiza algunos casos judiciales relacionados en Nueva York, Nueva Jer...

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Rights of Parents with Disabilities in the Child Welfare System

Infographic titled 'Rights of Parents with Disabilities in the Child Welfare System' featuring several text boxes.
Child welfare agencies cannot exclude parents with disabilities from the services offered in child welfare agencies or court systems.
Assumptions, generalizations, or stereotypes about disability should not affect assessments, services, and decisions.
Reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures for parents with disabilities are required for all services and hearings.
Modifications include ensuring physical or programmatic accessibility, or providing auxiliary aids and services to ensure adequate communication and participation. Share on Facebook

Access to Public Services

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Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to public entities and their programs, services, and activities. 
The ADA defines a public entity as:
- Any state or local government
- Any department, agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality of a state or states or local government
- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) and any commuter authority
What are some examples?
- Town libraries
- City police departments
- County government offices
- Public schools and universities
- City subways Share on Facebook

Five Titles of the ADA

Infographic that says: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has five titles, or parts:

Title I Employment;
Title II Access to state and local government programs and services;
Title III Access to private businesses’ goods and services;
Title IV Access to telecommunications;
Title V Provisions and relationship to other laws. Share on Facebook

Ayudas y servicios auxiliares

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Top Barrier Removal Priorities

Infographic titled 'Top Barrier Removal Priorities' featuring a graphic of a building with stairs and a ramp leading to the entrance.

Priority 1: Provide an accessible approach and entrance into the facility

Priority 2: Provide access to goods and services

Priority 3: Provide access to restrooms

Priority 4: Provide other measures necessary to improve access
If you have any 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

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