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ADA Resources

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush in 1990. It is a wide-ranging civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Disability is defined as "a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity."

The ADA has five “Titles”. These titles prohibit discrimination based on

    1. Employment
    2. Public Services and Transportation
    3. Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities
    4. Telecommunications
    5. Miscellaneous Provisions