The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and People with Physical Disabilities
Brief Summary of ADA
Signed into law in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act is the
nation’s first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities.
ADA prohibits discrimination in the following areas. State of Wisconsin statutes
may have other provisions that apply.
Employment
Title One prohibits discrimination by employers against qualified individuals
with disabilities in all aspects of employment.
Public Services
Title Two requires that all services, programs and activities of state and
local governments—including education, parks, recreation and public
transportation—be open and accessible to people with disabilities.
Public Accommodations
Title Three requires that all services offered by private entities dealing
with the public—such as restaurants, theaters and museums—be offered equally
to people with disabilities. This can include removing some physical barriers,
or providing goods and services in an alternative manner when barriers cannot be
removed.
All newly-altered or newly-constructed facilities must be made accessible in
accordance with all applicable accessibility standards.
Telecommunications
Title Four requires companies that offer telephone service for the general
public to provide telecommunication relay services to people with speech or
hearing disabilities.
Miscellaneous
Title Five addresses miscellaneous issues concerning administration and
implementation of the ADA regulations.
Last Revised: January 30, 2006
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