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
- Employment
- Public Services and Transportation
- Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities
- Telecommunications
- Miscellaneous Provisions
The UCSB Campus has several resources available for those concerned with specific aspects of the ADA. Please visit the campus Accessibility Website to learn more.
The campus’ Web Standards Group has also put together a set of Web Accessibility Guidelines designed to ensure access to all campus web pages for individuals with a variety of disabilities.