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The Spirit of the ADA and Your Business
If you are merely complying with the ADA to meet a legal requirement, you’re missing the true purpose—or spirit—of the ADA.
A History of Discrimination and the ADA
Find out why civil rights laws are important for protecting people with disabilities from discrimination, and get an overview of key US civil right laws that protect people with disabilities—including...
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 Transportation Providers
Consider why accessible transportation is so important and find an overview of requirements for public and private transportation from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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.

Blog Posts

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...
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...
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...

Pages

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...

Downloadables (Fact Sheets, etc)

Infographics

2017 Disability Statistics - Employment Full (PR) - Spanish

Una infografía:
En 2017, la tasa de empleo para personas con discapacidades en Puerto Rico era 33.4% puntos menos que para personas sin discapacidades. La tasa de empleo para personas con discapacidades era 23.7%. La tasa de empleo para personas sin discapacidades era 57.1%.
Población no institucionalizada, edad de 21-64.
Fuente: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
Si usted tiene preguntas acerca de la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades, contáctenos al 1-800-949-4232.

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2017 Disability Statistics – Poverty Rate (PR) - Spanish

Infografía:
En 2017, la tasa de pobreza para personas con discapacidades en Puerto Rico era 1.4 veces mayor que para personas sin discapacidades.
La tasa de pobreza para personas con discapacidades era 53.3%. La tasa de pobreza para personas sin discapacidades era 38.6%
Población no institucionalizada, edad de 21-64.

Fuente: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).

Si usted tiene preguntas acerca de la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades, contáctenos al 1-800-949-4232.

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2017 Disability Statistics - Prevalence (PR) - Spanish

Una infografía:
En Puerto Rico existen 716 mil personas con alguna discapacidad. (Una persona puede reporter una o más discapacidades de entre seis clases).
388 mil personas tienen una discapacidad ambulatoria.
324 mil personas tienen una discapacidad de vida independiente.
314 mil personas tienen una discapacidad cognitiva.
218 mil personas tienen una discapacidad visual.
187 mil personas tienen una discapacidad de autocuidado.
155 mil personas tienen una discapacidad auditiva.
Fuente: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
Si usted tiene preguntas acerca de la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades, contáctenos al 1-800-949-4232.

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2017 Lack of Computer Access (PR) – Spanish

Una infografía: Falta de Acceso a Computadoras
En Puerto Rico, los hogares que incluyen a una persona con alguna discapacidad tienen 1.3 veces más de probabilidad de tener falta de acceso a una computadora en casa. (Acceso a computadora incluye: PC, computadora portátil.
El 58% de hogares en Puerto Rico que incluyen a una persona con alguna discapacidad no tienen computadora en casa; comparado con el 44% de hogares sin personas con alguna discapacidad.
SOURCE: 2017 PRCS PUMA, analysis by W. Erickson
Si usted tiene preguntas acerca de la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades, contáctenos al 1-800-949-4232

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2017 Lack of Internet Access (PR) – Spanish

Una infografía: Falta de Acceso a Internet
En Puerto Rico, los hogares que incluyen a una persona con alguna discapacidad tienen 1.4 veces más de probabilidad de tener falta de acceso a internet en casa.
El 44% de hogares en Puerto Rico que incluyen a una persona con alguna discapacidad no tienen acceo a internet en casa; comparado con el 31% de hogares sin personas con alguna discapacidad.
SOURCE: 2017 PRCS PUMA, analysis by W. Erickson
Si usted tiene preguntas acerca de la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades, contáctenos al 1-800-949-4232

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Ask About The ADA

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...
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...
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-...
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...
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...