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The Americans with Disabilities Act
The ADA is a civil rights law that requires businesses to accommodate the needs of disabled people. Enacted in 1990, it has made sweeping changes to how the public treats people with access needs.
Title I
Employment
Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals in any workplace with more than 15 employees. This includes facets of employment like hiring, promotion, training, pay and more.
Title II
Public Services
Title II of the ADA applies to public services and requires covered entities to be accessible and provide reasonable accommodations to those who need them.
Title III
Public Accommodations
Title III of the ADA applies to businesses that are open to the public, including restaurants, hotels, theaters, and stores. Title III requires businesses to provide reasonable accommodations
Title IV
Telecommunications
Title IV applies to phone and internet companies. This provides alternate communication options for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Title V
Miscellaneous Provisions
Title V applies to miscellaneous legal and procedural issues, like how the ADA interacts with other laws. This title also provides protections against employer retaliation.