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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination in access to services and employment against persons who are disabled. The ADA, Public Law 101-336, was enacted on July 26, 1990. The ADA has varying implementation and effective dates for different sections.

  • July 26, 1990 - enacted
  • July 26, 1992 - 25 or more employees
  • July 26, 1994 - 15 or more employees
  • The EEOC determines regulatory guidelines

Disability:

Defined as anything that limits one or more major life activities (sight, hearing, walking, etc.)

Impact:

  •  Interviewers are not allowed to ask questions about or discuss a disability - They can ask questions based on ability to accomplish specific tasks of position, i.e. what accommodation might be necessary.
  •  Reasonable accommodation will be expected.
  •  Job descriptions and specifications are a vital part of the employment process (essential and non-essential elements of a job need to be detailed).
  •  A Written compliance policy with data collection and evaluation criteria are required.
  •  Corporate supervisors and managers must develop the knowledge and ability to discuss disability related issues.
  •  Disability related information about workers should be maintained in a separate location from the personnel files (available on need-to-know basis only).
  •  Confidentiality must by enforced.
  •  Sources are needed to provide information about disabled workers, accommodations, conditions, etc.
  •  Prepare for customer inquiry/complaints - Who is going to handle the comments?
  •  Employee/customer awareness programs may be needed.

ADA Related Links

American Foundation for the Blind 202-457-1487

Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Building accessibility 800-USA-ABLE

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
ADA assistance enforcement 800-669-EEOCM

IBM's Special Needs Information Referral Center Adaptive technology 800-426-2133

Job Accommodation Network
International toll-free consulting service provides information about job accommodations, ADA and the employability of people with disabilities 800-526-7234 (V/TTY)

National Institute on Deafness
and Other Communication Disorders 202-651-5051

Resources for Adults with Disabilities

Answers to 21 Questions About ADA

How Do The State Workers' Compensation Laws Interact With The ADA?

Who Wins Most in ADA Lawsuits — Employers Or Employees?

17 Most Common Myths About the ADA Answered By The Justice Department

 

   



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