Americans with Disabilities Act
The ADA or Americans With Disabilities Act is federal civil rights legislation that ensures that people with disabilities have equal access and opportunities in the following areas:
- Employment (Title I)
- Public services through state and local government (Title II)
- Public accommodations operated by private entities (Title III)
- Telecommunications (Title IV)
ADA information and national links/resources:
- Great Lakes ADA Center provides information, materials, technical assistance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Phone: 800-949-4232 (Voice/TTY).
- U.S. Department of Justice, Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA home page contains extensive federal resources, technical assistance, publications and checklists for understanding rights and responsibilities covered under the ADA.Phone: 800-514-0301 (voice) or 800-514-0383 (TTY).
- U.S. Access Board, information summarizes the provisions of the ADA and references the regulations issued by various agencies that are used to enforce them. Links are provided to these agencies. Regulations are referred to their location in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and their publication in the Federal Register (FR).Phone:Voice: (202) 272-0080 or (800) 872-2253 TTY: (202) 272-0082 or (800) 993-2822
- Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) has developed various information sheets on accommodations and other employment issues for both employers and employees.
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Phone: (800) 526-7234 (VOICE) OR (877) 781-9403 (TTY)
Wisconsin Resources:
- Wisconsin Independent Living Centers
- Accessible Parking Space Requirements
- Wisconsin Civil Rights Commission Equal Rights Division, Department of WorkforceDevelopment
- Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (WBPDD)
Training and Information Centers
- Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training and Support (WI FACETS)
- Native American Family Empowerment Center Website
Other Wisconsin Resources
- February 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM (Central Time) » ADA National Network 30th Anniversary Series: Spotlight on Health Care Access: ADA, Disability and COVID-19 Resources
- March 4, 2021 at 1:30 PM (Central Time) » Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities ADA National Network 30th Anniversary Series
- March 11, 2021 at 1:00 PM (Central Time) » Spotlight on the National ADA Symposium ADA Legal Webinar Series
- March 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM (Central Time) » The Future is Accessible: A Legal Perspective Accessible Technology Webinar Series
- March 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM (Central Time) » What exactly are accessibility overlays? Do they work? Section 508 Best Practices Webinar
- March 30, 2021 at 12:00 PM (Central Time) » Review of the Revised 508 Standards (Part 2): Requirements for Federal Websites and Electronic Content
- April 20, 2021 at 1:00 PM (Central Time) » Access to Federal Facilities and the Roll of the General Services Administration (GSA)