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Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA)
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
Apple Disabilities Solutions Group 408-974-7910
The Mac Access Passport call 800-600-7808 (voice) or 800-755-0601 (TTY)
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
Call 1-800-466-9953
