What is The Americans with Disabilities Act ?

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local government services, and telecommunications.

Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in all programs, activities, and services of public entities. It applies to all State and local governments, their departments and agencies, and any other instrumentalities or special purpose districts of State or local governments.

Fair, swift, and effective enforcement of this landmark civil rights legislation is a high priority of the Federal Government.

• [1] U.S. Department of Justice
  http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/q%26aeng02.htm