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How to File a Complaint
If you feel that the ADA, or a related law, is not being followed, you can file a complaint. This article helps you figure out where to report the problem. -
What Is the Americans with Disabilities Act?
The ADA includes a definition of disability and has five titles (sections) that forbid a wide range of discrimination. -
The ADA and Parking
Accessible parking is a common feature in parking lots—and a common topic in questions posed on the Northeast ADA Center hotline. -
ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA)
The ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) clarifies the meaning of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in several key areas.
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- Physical Accessibility
Physical Accessibility: Federal Requirements (ADA) Overview of Federal Accessibility Requirements The ADA requires the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish ADA design standards that are consi... - How to File a Complaint
Is something not up to ADA standards? Do you want to file a complaint? If yes, start by figuring out which agency you should complain to. For example, to report a problem with public transportation, y... - What Is the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Signed by: President George H. W. BushSigned on: July 26, 1990 Significance: Protects the civil rights of people with disabilities in many ways.Summary: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) had... - The ADA and Parking
Summary: Accessible parking is a common feature in parking lots—and a common topic in questions posed on the Northeast ADA Center hotline. This article explains why accessible parking matters an... - ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA)
Signed by: President George W. BushSigned on: September 25, 2008 Significance: The ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) clarified the meaning of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by rejecting several S... - The Spirit of the ADA and Your Business
Summary: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has many regulations, and as a business owner, you may feel that you have a lot to do to meet ADA requirements. However, it may help to approach comp... - The ADA and Transportation Providers
Summary: Many aspects of transportation are covered by regulations based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This article gives an overview of the ADA requirements for transportation service... - About the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Summary: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) calls for many aspects of the built environment to be accessible to people with disabilities. The requirements for making that happen are found in th... - The ADA and Health Care Providers
Summary: This article introduces basic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for health care providers. It talks about providing access to the actual building and its features, the use of... - A History of Discrimination and the ADA
Summary: Discrimination is when a person is treated unfairly compared to others. The United States has laws that prohibit many forms of discrimination, including discrimination against people with dis... - Who Is Protected by the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects the civil rights of people with disabilities, but how can we know whether someone has a disability, for the purposes of applying the law? The ADA ans... - The ADA and Service Animals
Summary: What’s a service animal? The answer depends on the situation, and this FAQ article explains the basics. The term “service animal” is often misunderstood or misused. “... - The ADA and Public Places
Summary: This article focuses on businesses—stores, restaurants, salons, theaters, and more—that are open to the public. Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has a lot to... - The ADA and Employers
Summary: Most employers must comply with the ADA’s employment-related rules about disability. These rules apply to all stages of employment: pre-offer, post-offer, and during employment. This ar... - ADA Overview
The ADA, or the Americans with Disabilities Act, is the basis of many laws and rules that protect the civil rights of Americans who have some sort of disability. The ADA was passed in 1990 with strong... - State- and Territory-Based Accessibility Requirements
Summary: This article discusses the relationship between federal ADA standards and state or local accessibility standards, in the context of the built environment, that is, things like buildings, side... - Buildings & Facilities Overview
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has a lot to say about the physical objects that make up our built environment. Built environment refers to the things around us that are made by people and t... - Public Places Overview
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers public places. The ADA has different things to say about different types of public places. Title II of the ADA covers public places that are funded by... - Employment Overview
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) says employers may not discriminate against a job applicant who has a disability. It also says employers may not discriminate against employees wit... - Parking & Transportation Overview
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has given us inspiration, guidance, and specific rules about parking and transportation. The ADA begins with a list of findings made by Congress (Section 1210... - The ADA and Service Animal Handlers
Summary: What should someone with a service animal know about their rights and responsibilities as a service animal handler when they go into the community? This FAQ article explains a few important p... - Related Laws Overview
Several federal laws focus on disability or have provisions for disability. The focus of the Northeast ADA Center and this website is primarily the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but to unders... - About Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace
Summary: Rules that stem from Title I of the ADA, and from the Rehabilitation Act, concern disability in the workplace. These rules protect the rights of job applicants and employees. Many of these ru... - Service Animals Overview
Summary: Service animals are one of the most asked about topics on the Northeast ADA Center’s technical assistance line. Questions about service animals come from businesses, county governments,... - Rehabilitation Act
Signed by: President Richard NixonSigned on: September 26, 1973 Significance: The Rehabilitation Act was one of the first civil rights laws in the United States to protect people with disabilities fr... - About Housing Accessibility
It is a common misconception that private residential housing is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Where the ADA does apply in relation to housing is government-owned or -oper... - Perceptions of Disability and the ADA
The way society views disability has a big impact on our laws surrounding disability, as well as on our day-to-day lives. Let’s look at where we’ve been—and at where we’re goin... - Fair Housing Act (FHA)
Signed by: Lyndon Johnson (FHA), Ronald Reagan (FHAA)Signed on: 1968 (FHA); September 13, 1988 (FHAA) Significance: The original Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibited discrimination based on race, color,... - Essential Functions
When thinking about reasonable accommodations in the workplace for an employee with a disability, it is often useful to consider essential functions and marginal functions. Essential Functions... - The clinician-patient with a disability relationship
The clinician-patient relationship is crucial to the diagnosis, treatment, and care for an individual. Respectful communication with and about the patient is essential. Beyond their medical needs, a p... - Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)
Signed by: President Lyndon JohnsonSigned on: August 12, 1968 Significance: The Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) mandates that buildings and facilities that are designed, built, or funded with federa... - Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities. Title II states that: “No qualified individual with a disability... - Health care provider as employer
Most often, health care providers are thought of in terms of their relationship to patients or patrons. Significantly, however, the role of a health care provider as an employer cannot be overlooked.... - Health Care Overview
What with Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Rehabilitation Act, nearly all health care providers must follow many rules in order to avoid discriminating against p... - Disability-Related Inquiries
Summary: In the United States, the rules about when and what an employer may ask a job applicant or employee about disability are quite specific. In order to protect the rights of people with disabil... - Equal Opportunity versus Affirmative Action
Equal opportunity is the idea that all people, regardless of their diversity characteristic, should be given an equal opportunity to succeed. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an equal oppo... - Communicating with a Patient Who Has a Disability
Summary: As a health care provider, you may be unsure about how to interact with patients who have disabilities. Or, you may be unaware of easy-to-follow tips that can enhance your communication with... - Health Care Providers and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act applies to any recipient of federal financial assistance. In the health care setting, federal financial assistance can consist of grants, loans, or other arrangem...
Blog Posts
- The ADA and Collective Bargaining Issues
This brochure was written by Laurie M. Johnston, Esq., Harris, Beach & Wilcox, Ithaca, New York. For a more extensive review of the topic see a publication entitled "The Reasonable Acco... - Historical concerns with H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
From Wendy Strobel Gower, Project Director, Northeast ADA Center: My friend and colleague Jim DeJong was part of an email chain in which we were discussing the ADA Education and Reform... - Blending the Science with the Art: Disability Service Providers and the ADA
If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. -Milton Berle Knowing Your Value Disability service providers... - The ADA and Small Business Owners: What You (Really) Need to Know
Jennifer Perry, Access Specialist, Northeast ADA Center “I own a small business that is grandfathered from the ADA because our building is old. Sure, I would like to be more accessible, but legally I’... - Employers and the ADA: Myths and Facts
This material was published by the US Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy-link to http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/ada.htm The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landma...
Blog Posts
- The ADA and Collective Bargaining Issues
This brochure was written by Laurie M. Johnston, Esq., Harris, Beach & Wilcox, Ithaca, New York. For a more extensive review of the topic see a publication entitled "The Reasonable Acco... - Historical concerns with H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
From Wendy Strobel Gower, Project Director, Northeast ADA Center: My friend and colleague Jim DeJong was part of an email chain in which we were discussing the ADA Education and Reform... - Blending the Science with the Art: Disability Service Providers and the ADA
If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. -Milton Berle Knowing Your Value Disability service providers... - The ADA and Small Business Owners: What You (Really) Need to Know
Jennifer Perry, Access Specialist, Northeast ADA Center “I own a small business that is grandfathered from the ADA because our building is old. Sure, I would like to be more accessible, but legally I’... - Employers and the ADA: Myths and Facts
This material was published by the US Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy-link to http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/ada.htm The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landma... - What the ADA Tells Us about Accessibility when Implementing COVID-19 Regulations
During these unprecedented times when there is so much uncertainty about what the “new normal” will look like as the country begins to re-open, we wanted to remind everyone about an oldie-... - Charter for Fun: Private Bus Companies and the ADA by Joe Zesski
Often for people with disabilities, travel involves much more planning and preparation than for someone without a disability. This is no less true for travel by charter or tour bus; such as a bus oper... - Title II of the ADA
Written By: LaWanda Cook Title II of the ADA: A Summary Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to all programs, services, and activities operated by, on behalf of, or with... - Housing Accessibility Conundrum: What do all of the technical assistance questions below have in common?
“I would like to know how to file an ADA complaint against my landlord. He told me I cannot have a reserved parking space near my apartment that I need because of my disability.” “M... - Title II and the ADA: You’re not alone!
When the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, it was hailed by many in the disabled community as a giant leap forward in their struggle for equa... - Accessible Beach Access Routes Free webinar Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 1-2PM
by Jeffrey Tamburo, LMSW Differences Challenge Assumptions. --Anne Wilson Schaef A Valuable Resource What comes to mind when you think about getting older? Often it is assumed that with ag... - Issues, Impacts, and Implications of an Aging Workforce
by Jeffrey Tamburo, LMSW Differences Challenge Assumptions. --Anne Wilson Schaef A Valuable Resource What comes to mind when you think about getting older? Often it is assumed that with ag... - ADA Anniversary: Focus on Accessible Outdoor Recreation
Written By: Jennifer Perry Summer is upon us and this is the time of year that many people find themselves wanting to get outside and participate in outdoor recreation activities. People with disabil... - Implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act in a Health Care Setting
Joe Zesski, Program Manager, Northeast ADA March 19, 2020 Equal access to health care for individuals with disabilities is an ongoing challenge. The Northeast ADA will soon be offering a webinar b... - School’s Almost Out! Don’t Forget about the ADA Regulations that Apply to Summer Camps
It’s that time of year when parents are thinking about options for their children to keep them busy, entertained and supervised once school is out for the summer. For parents of children with... - Why Should Retail Operators be Thinking About Accessible Parking?
The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design are more than 250 pages long. The standards cover a multitude of areas that are required to be accessible, and the technical requirements for how to achi... - Commemorating the 29th Anniversary of the ADA: Considerations for Small Employers
by Jeffrey J. Tamburo In a 2019 research study of small employers conducted by Cornell University’s Yang-Tan Institute, several employers talked about the decision-making processes in their w... - Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation-The EEOC weighs in.
Shared from Enforcement Guidance: Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship Under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission http://www.ee... - Spring has Sprung! Time to Consider what the Kids will do all Summer…
By Jennifer Perry Yes, it’s that time of year when parents and guardians are busy trying to finalize plans for summer activities for their children. For many families, that involves exploring s... - Transportation Survey
We would like to invite you to participate in a national survey titled, Transportation Access and Experiences, which is designed to improve understanding of accessibility of public transportation for... - The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Back to Basics
Even though it's been nearly 25 years since the passing of the ADA, many of us are still often unsure or unclear about what the ADA covers, and who and what it applies to. This webinar features the No... - Service Animals in Housing
Often, when a person feels that their rights are being infringed upon relative to their disability, the first thing that comes to mind is the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). While t... - Weather Not So Delightful; Snow Removal and the ADA
As winter hangs on here in the Northeast, snow can prove a challenge for businesses and a potential barrier for individuals with disabilities. Snow plowed into the access aisle of an accessible parkin... - Where do I go to learn about the ADA?
Have you ever wondered where to go for information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? The Northeast ADA Center provides information and training on the ADA in New York, New Jersey, Puert... - Accessible Parking Requirements – Not as Clear Cut as you May Think. Pt. 2
This is the second of several posts throughout March that discuss accessible parking space design requirements, including those requirements that are unique to the Northeast ADA Center’s&... - Parents of Children with Disabilities and Summer Camp Planning: 3 Things to Know
By Jennifer Perry Yes, it’s that time of year when parents and guardians are busy trying to finalize plans for summer activities for their children. For many families, that involves exploring s... - Employment Opportunity at Cornell Industrial and Labor Relations School. Yang-Tan Institute
Program Manager – Extension Support Specialist II Description The ILR School is seeking an Extension Support Specialist II – Program Manager for the K. Lisa Yang and Hock... - Recreation Access for Everybody!
By LaWanda H. Cook Summer is fast approaching and it’s got the Northeast ADA Center staff thinking about increasing our activity and enjoying parks, beaches, and other recreation spaces! ... - A Common but important question for Disabled Job Seekers
What is the definition of disability under the ADA? It is important to remember that in the context of the ADA, “disability” is a legal term rather than a medical one. Because it has a legal definitio... - No Dogs Allowed? Service Animals at Work
One of the most frequently asked about topics at the Northeast ADA Center is service animals. Often, these questions relate to service animals in businesses and public spaces; or about the right to ha... - E-Access to Health Care?
We live in an increasingly digital world. So much of the day-to-day tasks we do are done on the internet on our computers and mobile phones. This is true in all aspects of life, including our health.... - Workplace Bullying, Harassment, and Disability
______LaWanda Cook and Sarah von Schrader “I had a particularly bad experience with a supervisor who was attempting to force me to quit the company… making various disparaging st... - Are my accommodations very accommodating?
With summer vacations in our mind here at the Northeast ADA Center, it has got us thinking about hotels. More importantly it has us thinking about accessible hotels. While the original Americans wit... - GET OUT THE VOTE! Equal access is the key.
As politics permeates all forms of media we access today it is important to remember that our true voice in government begins with our ability to vote. Franklin D. Roosevelt said "Nobody will... - Small Business and the ADA: There is Help for that
From the US Department of Justice ADA Update A Primer for Small Business Your business, like all others, has formal and informal policies, practices, and procedures that keep it running smooth... - The Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Accessible Parking
This week we turn to accessible parking in residential sites. We receive a number of calls about accessible parking in housing settings, like apartments and condos, so this week we wanted to highlight... - Accessible Parking Requirements – Not as Clear Cut as you May Think.
We receive a lot of requests for technical assistance at the Northeast ADA Center, many that pertain to the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. One consistent “hot topic” is a... - The Critical Role of Managers in ADA Compliance and Disability Inclusiveness
An excerpt from The ADA in Unionized Workplaces: Tips for Front-line Managers Front-line managers play a key role in an organizations compliance with the ADA and in the successful inclusion of... - Service Animals at Work in the Human Workplace by Joe Zesski and Angela Winfield
Is it mandatory to allow service animals in the workplace? This is a tricky question. And, like most tricky questions, the answer is it depends. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if t... - Medical Inquiry for Pre and Post Employment under the ADA
VI. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS AND INQUIRIES 6.1 Overview of Legal Obligations Pre-Employment, Pre-Offer An employer may not require a job applicant to take a medical examination, to respond to medical inq... - Supporting the Mission of Independent Living Centers
By Chris Sweet On September 10th and 11th 2019 I had the honor of representing the Northeast ADA Center at the New York Association on Independent Living Statewide Conference and Expo at the... - Service Animals and Social Media (My Lassie Moment)
By Chris Sweet In June of 2018, Sarah Aswell a freelance writer and comedian posted an article titled “If a Service Dog Approaches You with... - The ADA National Network invites you to join us for the July 18th ADA Audio Conference Series Session titled “ADA Anniversary Update: 27 Years Later.
Mark the 27th anniversary of the ADA by joining this audio conference as we listen to representatives of the EEOC and DOJ present an update on their litigation, technical assistance and enforcement ef... - Talking to Managers about Disability: New Communication Tools from the Northeast ADA Center
As we outlined in Painting a Deeper Picture of Disability Inclusiveness: Changing Organization Culture and Climate, creating a workplace that includes people with disabilities doesn’t happen... - Accessible Voting ADA Now: A publication of the ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program
From the Great Plains ADA Center With election day coming up on November 8th it is important to remember that the constitution guarantees that our citizens right to vote. Before the ADA and other civi... - Transportation Survey for People with Disabilities
We would like to invite you to participate in a national survey titled, Transportation Access and Experiences, which is designed to improve understanding of accessibility of public transportation for... - Did International Day of Persons with Disabilities get you thinking about disability in your organization?
Since 1992, the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities has been celebrated annually on December 3rd around the world. The theme for this year’s International Day was &ld... - Online on the Job: Employers and Web Access
By Joe Zesski, Technical Assistant Northeast ADA Center There is a growing awareness of the need for web sites to be accessible. Employers often have questions as to whether or not they have any ob... - Disability: The New Diversity for Talent Acquisition Practitioners
Hannah Rudstam, Northeast ADA Center, Cornell University How are hiring decisions really made? Consider the following two real-life descriptions of hiring committees assessing candidates. ... - Heading to the shore.....
It’s that time of year that many of us take advantage of the summer weather and “head to the shore” for some R&R. Given that, we wanted to take a minute to remind stakeholders... - Compliance and beyond: Have Section 503 rule changes changed the playing field? by Hannah Rudstam
It’s now been nearly two years since the rule changes of the Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act took effect, holding employers who are federal contractors more accountable for hiring and re... - The Northeast ADA Center is on Facebook
We at the Northeast ADA Center are proud of the work we do. In order for us to grow our presence and extend our reach to people seeking information about their rights and responsibilities under... - Air Travelers with Disabilities: Know Your Rights!
Traveling by plane can be stressful for anyone. The long waits at TSA, short connection times, lost luggage. Imagine the process for people with disabilities. The Open Doors Organization found... - Painting a deeper picture of disability inclusiveness: Changing organizational culture and climate
Hannah Rudstam, Ph.D., Northeast ADA Center, Cornell University Wendy Strobel Gower, Project Director, Northeast ADA Center, Cornell University For most people, the phrase “disability in the... - Cornell Hosts ADA Celebration
http://pawprint.cornell.edu/?q=articles/2015/11/winfield-describes-personal-victories-at-ada-conference - The Inclusive Fitness and Wellness Toolkit
During the spring and summer months, several national initiatives remind us of the importance of taking care of our mental and physical health. May is Physical Fitness & Sports Month, Employee Wel... - What Does Access to Voting Mean?
by: Joe Zesski Program Manager, Northeast ADA In a recent September 25 webinar, Access to Voting, I discussed some of the laws protecting the right of people with disabilities to vote, such... - All the Buzz About Emotional Support Animals
By Chris Sweet When I provide technical assistance to our various stakeholders that call into the Northeast ADA Center, a rec... - Highlights from the Northeast ADA Center April 19, 2017 Newsletter
Understanding the Word Disability in the ADA-Free Webinar! U.S. Access Board Issues Guidance on the International Symbol of Accessibility Allergic Reactions Caused by Mishandling Food in Dining... - Beat the Heat and Play Indoors!
With summer in full swing it has all of us here at the Northeast ADA Center thinking about sports and fitness. With heat indexes soaring, many are seeking the comfort of indoor sport complexes to ke... - Time to cool off! Is your swimming pool accessible?
With record heat hitting the country many Americans often seek the refuge of a swimming pool. Personal and public swimming pools can provide much needed relief, especially when 2016 has seen r... - Program Access for Historic Sites Mid-Atlantic ADA Center presents free webinar
June 1, 2016 2:00pm to 3:30pm This webinar will identify and discuss key issues of programmatic access specifically relating to historic sites. It will define program access and also di... - “Al Fresco” Dining and the ADA
The weather is finally starting to warm up here in the Northeast, and along with the warm weather comes the ability to spend time outside after months of being cooped up indoors. This time of year a... - Virgin Islands Developmental Disabilities Council:Proposed State Plan 2017-2021 Goals
Dear Community Stakeholder: The Virgin Islands Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (VIDDC) is requesting public comments for the proposed 5-Year State Plan goals. The VIDDC... - Take me out to the ball game! Ticketing and accessible seating
Who Is Eligible to Purchase Tickets for Accessible Seats Individuals with disabilities who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices may purchase tickets for accessible seats. Other indivi... - Playtime for all: Is your playground accessible?
Remember running around the playground when you were a kid? Taking turns on the slide or seeing who could swing the highest? It wasn't just a mindless antics of high energy children. Pla... - Let Me In! What you should know about the Fair Housing Act and disability
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in all types of housing transactions. The Act defines persons with a disability to mean those individuals with mental or phys... - I know I am required to have accessible parking spaces…but where do I put them???
Most people understand that that if they provide parking at their site/facility, they then have to provide accessible parking as well. Things get a little trickier sometimes when yo... - Some things to know about essential job function
From the EEOC publication: The ADA: Your responsibilities as an employer http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/ada17.html Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, wit... - Can I ask for reassignment as a reasonable accommodation?
Taken from the EEOC Enforcement Guidance:Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship Under the American's with Disabilities Act The ADA specifically lists "reassignment to a vacant position" as a form... - El Centro de la ADA del Noreste Ofrece Asistencia Técnica en Español para Hispano Hablantes
¿Está buscando información acerca de sus derechos bajo la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades? Una manera fácil y sencilla es enviarnos u... - Disability and Employment Discrimination Laws in the U.S. Virgin Islands
By: Archie Jennings Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands Archie Jennings is the lead attorney for the Northeast ADA’s U.S. Virgin Island affiliate, the Disability Rights Center of... - Making Sense of the Numbers
William Erickson, M.S. Research Specialist, Yang-Tan Institute K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment and Disability ILR School, Cornell University Recently, the No...
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- Coronavirus Resource Guide
Here are important novel coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for people living in our region. You can also view these resources in Spanish. You’ll find up-to-date information from the Centers... - Topic 10. Our managers' resources Disability information, contacts and services for managers in our workplace
Tips for Leadership There are two types of resources described in this topic: External and internal. The resources that are external to your company were selected for their relevance to manager... - Topic 4. Defining disability Obvious and non-obvious disabilities
Tips for Leadership The messages in this topic area are designed to gently challenge attitudes managers and supervisors might hold about people with non-obvious disabilities. Research... - Topic 7. Disclosing a disability When an employee tells her manager about a disability
Tips for Leadership The content of this message was designed to help employers avoid ADA charges due to managers and supervisors making a mis-step when an employee discloses a disability. Too ofte... - Topic 1. Why this matters How disability inclusiveness helps our business
Home Topic 1. Why this matters Topic 2. Setting the tone Topic 3. Building trust Topic 4. Defining disability Topic 5. Working together Topic 6. Getting talent Topic 7. Disclosing a disabil...
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- Coronavirus Resource Guide
Here are important novel coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for people living in our region. You can also view these resources in Spanish. You’ll find up-to-date information from the Centers for Disease... - Topic 10. Our managers' resources Disability information, contacts and services for managers in our workplace
There are two types of resources described in this topic: External and internal. The resources that are external to your company were selected for their relevance to managers and supervisors and for p... - Topic 4. Defining disability Obvious and non-obvious disabilities
The messages in this topic area are designed to gently challenge attitudes managers and supervisors might hold about people with non-obvious disabilities. Research shows that individuals with non-obvi... - Topic 7. Disclosing a disability When an employee tells her manager about a disability
The content of this message was designed to help employers avoid ADA charges due to managers and supervisors making a mis-step when an employee discloses a disability. - Topic 1. Why this matters How disability inclusiveness helps our business
Some people fail to see the contribution that employees with disabilities can make at all levels of an organization. This message reminds managers and supervisors that disability inclusiveness is key... - Topic 11. Our employees' resources Disability information, contacts, and services for employees in our workplace
There are 2 types of resources described in this message: External and internal. The resources that are external to your company were selected for their relevance to employees with disabilities and fo... - Topic 9. The acommodation process Questions about accommodation at work?
The content of this message will vary depending on the role managers and supervisors play in the accommodation process in your workplace. In some workplaces, managers and supervisors play little or n... - Talking to Managers about Disability: Communications Tools
Communication Tools to Support Disability Inclusion will enable workplace leaders (HR, Diversity and Inclusion, Company Owners or Executives) to send out the right messages to the right people in... - Topic 2. Setting the tone The importance of managers and supervisors
Tips for Leadership - Topic 3. Building trust Making it safe to come forward with a disability
These message templates are designed to be used in conjunction with Topic 3 message templates. - Topic 5. Working together Interacting with people with disabilities at work
For many people in your workplace, disability inclusiveness might be fairly new. So some people might be worried they'll say or do something disrespectful. This discomfort might even mean that they av... - Topic 6. Getting talent Recruiting and hiring people with disabilities
Disability issues during hiring can be complex. This topic addresses the role of managers and supervisors in hiring in the simplest way possible. - Topic 8. Federal Contractors Encouraging employees to self-identify as a person with a disability
This message only applies to employers who are federal contractors or sub-contractors. Section 503 rule changes require employers to make progress toward having an applicant pool and workforce with at...
Downloadables (Fact Sheets, etc)
Documents
- ADA Amendments Act Fact Sheet (2009)
- The ADA and Small Business
- Because of the ADA Factsheet (27th Anniversary)
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Older People
- Q&A - Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals in Single Family Homes Used as Vacation Rentals: ADA and FHA Implications
- Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals Are Not the Same
An infographic titled "Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals Are Not the Same" featuring a picture of two dogs. Service Animals are covered by the ADA to bring into public establishments. Emo... - Acerca de la ADA
- Normas de Diseño Accesible del 2010 de la Ley ADA
- Patronos cubiertos bajo la Ley ADA
- Overview of the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design
- La ADA y las pequeñas empresas
- P&R - Animales de Servicio y Apoyo Emocional en Unidades de Vivienda Unifamiliares Alquiladas para Vacaciones: Implicaciones para ADA y FHA
- La Ley para Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés) y las personas de edad avanzada
- Hoja de Datos Sobre la Ley de Enmiendas al ADA
- Proveedor de atención médica exento bajo la ADA (institución religiosa)
- Prácticas de empleo cubiertas por la Ley ADAIgualdad de oportunidades versus acción afirmativa: ¿Cuál es la diferencia?
Infographics
Infographics
Ask About The ADA
- Can they ask me to bring my companion to interpret?
Q: I made a first-time appointment with an oncologist. When I let them know I was Deaf, they asked if my wife or other family member could provide sign language interpretation, as interpreters are ver... - My business has requests from time to time to provide for interpreters and other services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Are there any tax benefits I can claim to assist me with these costs?
Good news! Assuming that your business counts as a “small business” under Section 44 of the Internal Revenue Code, you can get a tax credit of up to $15,000 for a variety of accessibility-... - How has the US Department of Justice helped to ensure equal and effective access for people with disabilities to health care?
Q: How has the US Department of Justice helped to ensure equal and effective access for people with disabilities to health care? A: The US Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, in coll... - Do I have to pay for an interpreter for every patient who is Deaf?
Q: I am opening a new dental practice. Do I have to pay for an interpreter for every patient who is Deaf? A: Covered entities must provide aids and services when needed to communicate effectively wit... - I own a small business that needs some physical modifications for people who are wheelchair users or have other mobility impairments. Does the federal government have any tax incentives to help me with the costs of making these modifications?
Yes. The Disabled Access Credit, IRS form 8826, provides a credit for small businesses that incur expenditures for providing access to persons with disabilities. An eligible small business is one that...
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- Can they ask me to bring my companion to interpret?
I made a first-time appointment with an oncologist. When I let them know I was Deaf, they asked if my wife or other family member could provide sign language interpretation, as interpreters are very e... - My business has requests from time to time to provide for interpreters and other services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Are there any tax benefits I can claim to assist me with these costs?
Tax Incentives - How has the US Department of Justice helped to ensure equal and effective access for people with disabilities to health care?
Q: How has the US Department of Justice helped to ensure equal and effective access for people with disabilities to health care? - Do I have to pay for an interpreter for every patient who is Deaf?
Q: I am opening a new dental practice. Do I have to pay for an interpreter for every patient who is Deaf? - I own a small business that needs some physical modifications for people who are wheelchair users or have other mobility impairments. Does the federal government have any tax incentives to help me with the costs of making these modifications?
Tax Incentives