Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is landmark civil rights legislation that was passed in 1990. The goal of the ADA is to shape American society to include people with disabilities in several key areas, such as employment, state and local government programs and activities, and businesses and nonprofit organizations that are open to the public. The ADA has five titles:
- Title I covers employment.
- Title II addresses the programs, services, and activities of state and local government (public entities).
- Title III applies to businesses and nonprofits that are open to the public (public accommodations).
- Title IV established the relay system for telephone access for people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing.
- Title V has requirements that apply to both the ADA as a whole and how the ADA impacts other laws.
In 2008, Congress strengthened and clarified the ADA with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA).
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07/19/2017- In 2008, investigators from the U.S. Attorney General's Office conducted an audit of 40 city facilities, identifying nearly 200 violations of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. The following... - Happy 27th Anniversary ADA!
07/19/2017- On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public... - Avoiding ADA Pitfalls: Navigating Employee Mental Illness
01/18/2017- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) treats mental illness the same as physical disabilities for purposes of coverage. However, dealing with an employee's mental health condition can be particula... - Department of Justice Issues Final Rule on Movie Captioning and Audio Description
On November 21, 2016, Attorney General Loretta Lynch signed a Final Rule revising the Justice Department's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III regulation to further clarify a public accomm... - Wayne Farms to Pay $175,000 to Settle EEOC Lawsuit for Disability Discrimination
05/20/2020- In a settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Wayne Farms, one of the nation's largest poultry producers, settled charges that the company capped the number of allowable absences r... - Free Webinar-ADA National Network Learning Session: Who Let the Dogs (and Miniature Horses) In? Service Animals in Health Care Facilities
05/20/2020- Thursday, May 28th, 202011:30 AM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT According to the Bureau of Global Public Affairs within the U.S. Department of State, approximately 500,000 service dogs assist people with disabili... - Federal Government Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit over Preschool's Expulsion of a Child with a Disability
01/15/2020- A nationwide chain of day care centers has agreed to settle federal litigation accusing it of disability discrimination. Spring Education, formerly known as Nobel Learning Communities, agreed to adopt... - Hunters Point Library Violates the ADA, New Federal Lawsuit Claims
12/18/2019- A class action lawsuit filed by a nonprofit group in federal court on Tuesday argues that the newly renovated Hunters Point branch of the Queens Public Library violates the Americans with Disabilities... - East Haddam CT Grocery Store to Allow Service Animals Under ADA Settlement
05/15/2019- The U.S. Attorney's office announced Monday it has reached an agreement with Grist Mill Market to resolve allegations that the store was not operating in compliance with the Americans with Disabilitie... - Harris County TX, DOJ Reach Settlement Over Poll Access
05/15/2019- The U.S. Department of Justice will monitor Harris County elections, at county expense, for up to four years under the settlement of a federal lawsuit over inadequate access to polling places for vote... - Generalizations, Speculation and Stereotypes about Individuals with Disabilities Do Not Justify Refusal to Accommodate Use of Service Animals under the ADA
10/16/2019- On August 30, 2019, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, covering New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and the US Virgin Islands, issued a precedential opinion in an important case interpreti... - EEOC Settles with Pacific Bell for Allegedly Refusing an Employee who is Deaf, Requests for an Interpreter
08/15/2018- Pacific Bell has agreed to a $15,000 settlement after the EEOC alleged the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District... - Justice Department Reaches Agreement with the Philadelphia Police Department to Ensure Effective Communication for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals
08/15/2018- On August 3, 2018, the Justice Department reached a settlement agreement with the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) to resolve allegations that it violated Title II of the Americans with Disabiliti... - A Look into the Accessibility Problem Within the New York City Mass Transit System
07/18/2018- The MTA New York City Transit is one of the largest public transportation agencies in the world with 472 operating subway stations. According to MTA, the subway system has a daily ridership of an aver... - Foothills Child Development Center Agrees to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
06/22/2018- Foothills Child Development Center, Inc., A South Carolina Corporation that owns and operates a preschool in Easley S.C., will provide monetary relief to a former employee and modify its employment po... - Georgia Company Settles Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
04/18/2018- Georgia-based Capstone Logistics LLC will pay $50,000 and provide significant equitable relief as settlement for a federal disability and discrimination lawsuit filed by the US. Equal Employment Oppor... - Georgia Company Settles Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
04/18/2018- Georgia-based Capstone Logistics LLC will pay $50,000 and provide significant equitable relief as settlement for a federal disability and discrimination lawsuit filed by the US. Equal Employment Oppor... - 2018 National ADA Symposium
04/18/2018- June 17-20, 2018 Pittsburgh, PA Wyndham Grand HotelThe National ADA Symposium is an annual conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act. This four day event is made up of pre-conference session o... - Cornell launches new disability awareness campaign
02/22/2018- Using campus wide postering and social media, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator Team is launching a new campaign, #DiversityIncludesDisability, to build awareness of disability iss... - Dependable Health Services to Pay $38,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
01/17/2018- Dependable Health Services Inc., a health care staffing agency, will pay $38,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employ... - The Northeast ADA Center is Updating our Website!
08/16/2017- The Northeast ADA Center's website is getting a new look and expanding the ability to easily access resources regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. To take a look at our Beta site under const... - DOJ Disables Titles II and III Website Regulations
08/16/2017- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has placed its once-planned website accessibility regulations under Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on an inactive list, putting to... - New Ruling Requires Websites to Make ADA Accommodations
08/16/2017- In June, a federal judge in Florida passed down an important Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website accessibility decision, finding that Winn-Dixie was liable under the ADA because its website... - Edinburg Hospital to Settle Lawsuit Claiming Ineffective Communication for Deaf Patients
07/19/2017- After being sued by the US Attorney's Office from the southern district of Texas, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance has agreed to settle a lawsuit claiming the hospital failed to provide auxiliary aids... - Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act: July 26
07/19/2017- This Facts for Features (developed by the U.S. Census Bureau) provides a demographic snapshot of the U.S. population with a disability and examines various services available to them. The statistics c... - City Closes Dog Park for ADA Violation
06/21/2017- The city of Piqua Ohio announced on its website that Hollow Park will no longer be used as a dog park, as the U.S. Justice Department has determined that it is not in compliance with the Americans wit... - First Public Accommodations Website Accessibility Case Goes to Trial in Florida
06/21/2017- The first trial under the Americans with Disabilities Act about the accessibility of a public accommodations website took place in the southern district of Florida. U.S. District Judge Robert Sc... - New York State Passes Funding to Improve Accessibility of Sidewalks
05/18/2017- A total of $112.2 million in funding has been awarded to support transportation enhancements across New York State. According to the governor's office, funding supports projects that include mul... - NYPD to Equip Police with Tablets to Help Them Better Communicate with People Who are Deaf
05/18/2017- The New York Police Department is launching a pilot program to help police better communicate with people who are deaf. Police in the three precincts, the 9th in Manhattan, the 115th in Queens and the... - Understanding the Word Disability in the ADA-Free Webinar!
04/19/2017- Wednesday April 26th 2017 1 pm EDT to 2 pm EDT. Presented by Joe Zesski Disability is a term that is used by people in many different ways. Often when they call the Northeast ADA Center,... - U.S. Access Board Issues Guidance on the International Symbol of Accessibility
04/19/2017- The Access Board has released guidance on the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA) to address questions that have arisen on the use of alternative symbols. Some cities and states have adopted a... - Metro Agrees to Settle Discrimination Case for $175,000
03/16/2017- Metro transit agency has agreed to pay $175,000 to a Maryland man who said his job offer with the authority was rescinded when the agency learned he had epilepsy. The transit agency must also imp... - Cherry Hill Student Prevails in Fight to Bring Service Dog to School
03/16/2017- In Cherry Hill, NJ it took several months of lobbying school officials before they decided they should allow junior Ben Shore to bring his service dog to school, while they worked to revise the policy... - Determined Teen Finally Allowed to Bring Service Dog to School
02/15/2017- While Ben Shore, 16, and his service dog Charlie were standing outside Cherry Hill High School East Thursday morning, a woman he didn't know rolled down her car window. "Ben, have a nice day at... - Settlement Agreement between the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York and Camp Treetops under the Americans with Disabilities Act
A resident of Valley Stream, New York, filed a complaint with the United States, claiming that Camp Treetops refused to accept her daughter as a camper because of her daughter's disability. Camp Treet... - Warming Up To Employee Temperature Checks: Employer Guidance from the EEOC and NYC
05/20/2020- In response to COVID-19 concerns, the EEOC clarified that under the Americans with Disabilities Act; employers are allowed to take employees temperatures to determine whether they have a fever. If an... - Updates
04/15/2020- The Northeast ADA Center team hopes that this newsletter finds you well. The new coronavirus (COVID-19) is hitting the disability community especially hard. Not only are people concerned for their hea... - BLI Northwest & Successor Harris Pacific Northwest to Pay $100,000 and Provide Other Relief to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
02/19/2020- According to the EEOC's suit, Angela Watson was dispatched by her union to work on a project for Diamond B Constructors in Anacortes, Wash. Watson is a pipefitter by trade and holds an additional cert... - Massey Services Will Pay $63,000 to Settle EEOC Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
01/15/2020- Pest control and landscaping company Massey Services, Inc. will pay $63,000 and provide other significant relief to settle an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Oppor... - Lawyer Charged with Stealing People's Identities to File Over 300 Fake Disability Lawsuits
12/18/2019- Federal prosecutors have charged an attorney with filing over 300 lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act - on behalf of two clients who had no clue he was claiming to represent them. Stuar... - Football Player Sues the New York Jets for ADA Violation
11/20/2019- The Jets' strong safety, Rontez Miles, filed a lawsuit in New Jersey state court against the NFL alleging that his rights under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJ LAD) and the Americans wit... - Settlement Agreement Between the United States of America and the City of Hudson NY
11/20/2019- Based on a complaint from three individuals, alleging, among other things, that the City of Hudson's sidewalks are inaccessible, and, that there is no accessible entrance to City Hall, Promenade Hill... - Job Descriptions Must Accurately Reflect True Job Duties
11/20/2019- A recent case from a federal court highlights the importance of accurate job descriptions. In Wiggins v. City of Montgomery, Plaintiff applied for a promotion to the position of Revenue Examiner on th... - Dallas Electric Utility to Pay $50K to Settle Federal Disability Discrimination Suit
10/16/2019- A Dallas-based electric utility company will pay $50,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit, federal officials said. A consent decree in the U.S. Equal Employment... - 2019 Fall ADA Coordinator Conference - Charlotte, NC
09/18/2019- Monday, October 14th, 2019 to Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord Golf Resort & Spa, 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28027 This two-day training offers over 20 b... - Tamco Professional Coating Services to Pay $90,000 to Resolve EEOC Disability Lawsuit
08/21/2019- Tamco Professional Coating Services, Inc. (Tamco) has agreed to pay a foreperson $90,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced to... - Obesity Alone Is Not a Disability
07/17/2019- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that extreme obesity, without evidence of an underlying physiological condition, does not meet the definition of a physical impairment and theref... - Gates Chili Central School District in Rochester, NY Spent $609,000 in 7-year Fight over Students Service Dog
04/17/2019- The ongoing battle between the Gates Chili Central School District and the U.S. Department of Justice over a service dog for a student with a disability has so far racked up more than $600,000 in lega... - Masterbuilt to Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
04/17/2019- According to the EEOC's suit, Masterbuilt denied Joshua Moore's request for an accommodation in the form of leave for a short period to undergo treatment and counseling for stress caused by his Asperg... - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: USA Parking Services to Pay $150,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
03/20/2019- USA Parking Services, Inc., a hospitality industry-focused valet and parking company, will pay $150,000 to settle the disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity... - Walmart Pharmacist with Palsy Wins $744K In ADA Trial
03/20/2019- A federal jury has ruled that retail giant Walmart Inc. wrongly fired a Washington State pharmacist whose medical conditions kept her from giving injections. The Olympian newspaper reports the Tacoma... - Consumer Complaint Leads to Major Accessibility Improvement Plan at Winery
03/20/2019- A woman with a disability faced several "physical barriers" when attending a concert at a winery in Washington, and after a settlement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the venue has ag... - No Vaccine? No Job! Court Affirms Employer's Ability to Condition Employment Upon Vaccinations
01/16/2019- On December 7, 2018, the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employee who was terminated for refusing to take a rubella vaccine was not discriminated or retaliated against, under the Ame... - University of Montana Research on ADA Has National Implications
01/16/2019- A research center at the University of Montana is brokering answers to contemporary questions about the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The UM Rural Institute for Inclusive Communiti... - Free Webinar - Effective Communication in the Criminal Justice System: Lessons from Case Law
01/16/2019- Thursday, January 24th, 201912:30 PM EST - 1:15 PM EST This is the second of a three-part series, ADA Lessons from Case Law, where the presenter will examine recent court cases as they pertain to dif... - Free Webinar - The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Sites: What is Required
02/21/2019- Tuesday, March 19th, 20192:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT Many businesses and public entities use their web sites to provide information about programs and services, offer registration, enable visitors to p... - Free Webinar - Transportation Facilities
06/22/2018- Thursday, July 12th, 2018 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT Accessibility standards for transportation facilities apply to the construction and alteration of transportation facilities covered by the Americans with...
Webinars
- The ADA & Aging Americans
08/10/2016- This webinar will discuss the intersection of America’s aging population and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As the American population ages and more individuals join the ranks of sen... - Air Travel for Individuals with Disabilities: Intersection of the Air Carriers Access Act and the ADA
11/18/2015- A recent study by the Open Doors Organization revealed that in the past two years, more than 26 million adults with disabilities traveled for business or pleasure. While legislation such as the Air Ca... - Issues, Impacts and Implications of an Aging Workforce
10/14/2015- The aging population is growing and the number of older adults in the workforce is rising, which presents multiple challenges to organizations. Age discrimination and the increased prevalence of disab... - Interacting with Individuals with Disabilities in Law Enforcement
10/30/2013- Law enforcement officials, such as police officers, sheriffs, deputies, and other law enforcement personnel play an important role within our communities in ensuring and maintaining the safety of all... - Accessible Healthcare: Legal, Human, and Practical
04/09/2014- People with disabilities have the same healthcare needs as everyone else, yet access to community health resources can be challenging at best. This can result in substandard care and lack...
Webinars
- The ADA & Aging Americans
08/10/2016- This webinar will discuss the intersection of America’s aging population and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As the American population ages and more individuals join the ranks of sen... - Air Travel for Individuals with Disabilities: Intersection of the Air Carriers Access Act and the ADA
11/18/2015- A recent study by the Open Doors Organization revealed that in the past two years, more than 26 million adults with disabilities traveled for business or pleasure. While legislation such as the Air Ca... - Issues, Impacts and Implications of an Aging Workforce
10/14/2015- The aging population is growing and the number of older adults in the workforce is rising, which presents multiple challenges to organizations. Age discrimination and the increased prevalence of disab... - Interacting with Individuals with Disabilities in Law Enforcement
10/30/2013- Law enforcement officials, such as police officers, sheriffs, deputies, and other law enforcement personnel play an important role within our communities in ensuring and maintaining the safety of all... - Accessible Healthcare: Legal, Human, and Practical
04/09/2014- People with disabilities have the same healthcare needs as everyone else, yet access to community health resources can be challenging at best. This can result in substandard care and lack... - Access to Voting
09/25/2019- Participating in the electoral process is a fundamental right in the United States. Voters with disabilities should have equal access and an equal opportunity to exercise this right. Join the Northeas... - Intersections & Crossroads: New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and the ADA
10/21/2010- The Americans with Disabilities Act and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination arose from a legacy we can all be proud of. These two laws ensure that people with disabilities can access many areas... - Reasonable Accommodation: A Focus on Small Employers
08/11/2017- Reasonable accommodation is a cornerstone of Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation allows people to approach the same work, in a way that works for them;... - Introduction to the Service Animal Toolkit
07/27/2022- Do customers bring dogs into your business claiming they are service animals, emotional support animals, comfort dogs, or therapy dogs? Join Chris Sweet, technical assistant for the Northeast ADA Cent... - Accessibility Update: Difficult 2010 ADA Standards Technical Requirements
09/19/2013- On September 19 from 2 PM – 3:30 PM, The Northeast ADA Center is teaming up with United Spinal Association’s Accessibility Services program to host a free Americans with Disabilities Act (... - 25 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act: Where we have been and where we still need to go in New York and New Jersey!
07/08/2015- July 26th marks the 25th anniversary of the ADA being signed into law. This webinar discussion will engage with Joe Amoroso, Director of New Jersey’s Division of Disability Services and Ji... - State of the Community Virtual Conference: How the ADA Trainer/Leadership Network is Changing Local Communities
09/21/2016- Since 2007, the Northeast ADA Center and its ADA National Network partners have trained hundreds of disability professionals, advocates, and others to present a carefully designed curriculum to... - ADA 101.2 Overview of Title I and Employment
04/26/2021- This webinar is the third in the Northeast ADA's ADA 101 series. Intended for those new to the Americans with Disabilities Act or for those wanting a refresher, this webinar will focus on the employme... - ADA 101.1 Defining Disability
03/26/2021- This presentation builds on the introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) given in the webinar ADA 101. Intended for those new to the ADA or for those wanting a refresher, this webinar... - 25 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act: Where we have been and where do we still need to go in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands!
07/22/2015- July 26th marks the 25th anniversary of the ADA being signed into law. This webinar will engage with William Sanchez, Director of Puerto Rico’s EEOC office, and Noah Sacks, Assistant US Att... - The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Back to Basics
12/10/2014- Even though it's been nearly 25 years since the passing of the ADA, many of us are still often unsure or unclear about what the ADA covers, and who and what it applies to. This webinar will feature th...
Documents
- Including Older People with Disabilities
This fact sheet discusses how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to older people. Sea... - Because of the ADA Fact Sheet (27th Anniversary)
Celebrate the 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with fun facts, figures,... - The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Older People
Learn about why the ADA is important for older people in this fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Cent... - Shopping and Customer Service
Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require retail stores to provide wheelchairs to shopp...
Documents
- Including Older People with Disabilities
This fact sheet discusses how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to older people. Sea... - Because of the ADA Fact Sheet (27th Anniversary)
Celebrate the 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with fun facts, figures,... - The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Older People
Learn about why the ADA is important for older people in this fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Cent... - Shopping and Customer Service
Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require retail stores to provide wheelchairs to shopp...
Infographics
Small Employer Survey Results #5
!['Small Employer Survey Results #5'
Graphic shows example comic titled 'What is a Disability?' featuring two coworkers speaking and a caption: 95% of small employers in our survey found this comic format a helpful way to access information on disability.
Comic panel 1: “Small Companies and the ADA.” Coworker 2: 'I just read that the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to small companies. But no one here uses a wheelchair or is blind.' Subtitle: The employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act apply to all businesses with fifteen or more employees.
Panel 2: “Disability Under the ADA.” Coworker 1: “Actually, 20% of the American population has a disability. Many disabilities you can’t even see. Conditions like hearing impairments, depression, and cancer may be disabilities under the ADA.” Subtitle: “Under the ADA, if an employee has an ongoing or serious medical/health condition that affects how the body works or the way they do their job, they might have a disability.”
Panel 3: “Covered Employees”. Coworker 2 thinking, “Huh. Tom has a slipped disc. Silvia has low vision, and Mateo deals with anxiety. These could all be disabilities under the ADA.” Subtitle: “In order to benefit from the protections of the ADA, an employee must disclose they have a disability to their employer.”
Source: Chang, H.-Y., von Schrader, S., & Strobel Gower, W. (2019). Small organizations and Title I of the ADA: A survey study in Region 2. Ithaca, NY: Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-11-8-emp-survey5@2x.png)
Accessible Ballots
!['Accessible Ballots'
The voting process must be accessible to all.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, state and local governments must provide auxiliary aids and services to voters with disabilities.
Under the Help America Vote Act, every polling site must have at least one accessible voting machine that offers non-visual access while providing privacy and independence.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2020-01-15-access-ballots@2x.png)
Top Five Historic Moments in Disability Rights
![Infographic that says: Top Five Historic Moments in Disability Rights
* 1968, Architectural Barriers Act passed
* 1972, Ed Roberts and others establish the first Center for Independent Living
* 1973, Rehabilitation Act Section 504 passed
* 1988, Dr. I. King Jordan named first Deaf President of Gallaudet University
* 1990, Americans with Disabilities Act passed, amended 2008](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/NortheastADA-2023-IG-01-Historic-Moments-Disability.png)
Important ADA Activists: Justin Dart Jr.
![Infographic titled ‘Important ADA Activists: Justin Dart, Jr.’
Father of the ADA.
‘Civil rights are not a guarantee of the good life, but an equal opportunity and responsibility to participate in producing the good life for oneself and for all. Government alone cannot implement ADA; this is a responsibility of all Americans…’
Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Dart_Jr.
Quote source: https://mn.gov/mnddc/ada-legacy/pdf/related-quotes-by-justin-dart.pdf
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-07-17-activists-dart.jpg)
Because of the ADA
![Infographic titled 'Because of the ADA.'
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law on July 26, 1990. The ADA is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including access to jobs, schools, transportation, and public and private places that are open to the general public. The law is divided into five titles (or areas) where the various protections for people with disabilities are spelled out. The goal of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
Here are just a few of the positive effects that can be observed today, all because of the ADA.
Are you going out into the community? You can park in an accessible parking space. You can take an accessible bus. You can easily enter stores because of a curb ramp and doors that are accessible. You can navigate through stores along a clear path of travel. Signage at areas like bathrooms is clear and concise with raised characters and Braille. Drinking fountains are accessible. The checkout counter and service counters you encounter are lower and more accessible. You can bring your service animal with you.
Are you going to the movies? theaters offer assisted listening devices to help you hear better.
Are you making a phone call? You can use a relay service to assist you with communication.
Are you going to a concert or sporting event? You have access to wheelchair accessible seats alongside your friends and family.
Are you going to work? You can request a change in how things are typically done from your employer, called a reasonable accommodation, to assist you with work tasks.
Are you going to vote or to a town meeting? Your polling place and municipal programs, offices and meetings must be accessible to you.
Are you going to the Doctor? You can request an interpreter to communicate more efficiently. You can request medical information in a manner that works for you.
Nearly 37 million people in our country have a disability and nearly 25% of today's 20 year olds will experience disability in their lifetime. (ADA National Network, ADA Anniversary Toolkit)
'This Act is powerful in its simplicity. it will ensure that people with disabilities are given the basic guarantees for which they have worked so long and hard. Independence, freedom of choice, control of their own lives, the opportunity to blend fully and equally into the rich mosaic of the American mainstream.' -President George H.W. Bush, ADA Signing Ceremony, July 26, 1990](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/38135188_855928981263486_4858576071634714624_o.jpg)
Infographics
Small Employer Survey Results #5
!['Small Employer Survey Results #5'
Graphic shows example comic titled 'What is a Disability?' featuring two coworkers speaking and a caption: 95% of small employers in our survey found this comic format a helpful way to access information on disability.
Comic panel 1: “Small Companies and the ADA.” Coworker 2: 'I just read that the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to small companies. But no one here uses a wheelchair or is blind.' Subtitle: The employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act apply to all businesses with fifteen or more employees.
Panel 2: “Disability Under the ADA.” Coworker 1: “Actually, 20% of the American population has a disability. Many disabilities you can’t even see. Conditions like hearing impairments, depression, and cancer may be disabilities under the ADA.” Subtitle: “Under the ADA, if an employee has an ongoing or serious medical/health condition that affects how the body works or the way they do their job, they might have a disability.”
Panel 3: “Covered Employees”. Coworker 2 thinking, “Huh. Tom has a slipped disc. Silvia has low vision, and Mateo deals with anxiety. These could all be disabilities under the ADA.” Subtitle: “In order to benefit from the protections of the ADA, an employee must disclose they have a disability to their employer.”
Source: Chang, H.-Y., von Schrader, S., & Strobel Gower, W. (2019). Small organizations and Title I of the ADA: A survey study in Region 2. Ithaca, NY: Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-11-8-emp-survey5@2x.png)
Accessible Ballots
!['Accessible Ballots'
The voting process must be accessible to all.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, state and local governments must provide auxiliary aids and services to voters with disabilities.
Under the Help America Vote Act, every polling site must have at least one accessible voting machine that offers non-visual access while providing privacy and independence.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2020-01-15-access-ballots@2x.png)
Top Five Historic Moments in Disability Rights
![Infographic that says: Top Five Historic Moments in Disability Rights
* 1968, Architectural Barriers Act passed
* 1972, Ed Roberts and others establish the first Center for Independent Living
* 1973, Rehabilitation Act Section 504 passed
* 1988, Dr. I. King Jordan named first Deaf President of Gallaudet University
* 1990, Americans with Disabilities Act passed, amended 2008](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/NortheastADA-2023-IG-01-Historic-Moments-Disability.png)
Important ADA Activists: Justin Dart Jr.
![Infographic titled ‘Important ADA Activists: Justin Dart, Jr.’
Father of the ADA.
‘Civil rights are not a guarantee of the good life, but an equal opportunity and responsibility to participate in producing the good life for oneself and for all. Government alone cannot implement ADA; this is a responsibility of all Americans…’
Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Dart_Jr.
Quote source: https://mn.gov/mnddc/ada-legacy/pdf/related-quotes-by-justin-dart.pdf
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-07-17-activists-dart.jpg)
Because of the ADA
![Infographic titled 'Because of the ADA.'
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law on July 26, 1990. The ADA is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including access to jobs, schools, transportation, and public and private places that are open to the general public. The law is divided into five titles (or areas) where the various protections for people with disabilities are spelled out. The goal of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
Here are just a few of the positive effects that can be observed today, all because of the ADA.
Are you going out into the community? You can park in an accessible parking space. You can take an accessible bus. You can easily enter stores because of a curb ramp and doors that are accessible. You can navigate through stores along a clear path of travel. Signage at areas like bathrooms is clear and concise with raised characters and Braille. Drinking fountains are accessible. The checkout counter and service counters you encounter are lower and more accessible. You can bring your service animal with you.
Are you going to the movies? theaters offer assisted listening devices to help you hear better.
Are you making a phone call? You can use a relay service to assist you with communication.
Are you going to a concert or sporting event? You have access to wheelchair accessible seats alongside your friends and family.
Are you going to work? You can request a change in how things are typically done from your employer, called a reasonable accommodation, to assist you with work tasks.
Are you going to vote or to a town meeting? Your polling place and municipal programs, offices and meetings must be accessible to you.
Are you going to the Doctor? You can request an interpreter to communicate more efficiently. You can request medical information in a manner that works for you.
Nearly 37 million people in our country have a disability and nearly 25% of today's 20 year olds will experience disability in their lifetime. (ADA National Network, ADA Anniversary Toolkit)
'This Act is powerful in its simplicity. it will ensure that people with disabilities are given the basic guarantees for which they have worked so long and hard. Independence, freedom of choice, control of their own lives, the opportunity to blend fully and equally into the rich mosaic of the American mainstream.' -President George H.W. Bush, ADA Signing Ceremony, July 26, 1990](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/38135188_855928981263486_4858576071634714624_o.jpg)
Important ADA Activists: Judith Heumann
![Infographic titled 'Important ADA Activists: Judith Heumann'
Disability rights leader. Founder of Disabled in Action (1970). Led a sit-in to pass the regulations to implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Quote: 'Disability only becomes a tragedy for me when society fails to provide the things we need to lead our lives-job opportunities or barrier-free buildings, for example. It is not a tragedy to me that I'm living in a wheelchair.'
Quote source: Joseph S. P. Shapiro, No Pity: People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights Movement, page 20, (New York: Times Books, 1993).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/Important+ADA+Activists+-+Judith+Heumann+2@2x.jpg)
2016 United States Disability Statistics - Employment Rate Gap
![Infographic titled '2016 Puerto Rico Disability Statistics - Employment Rate Gap' featuring a bar graph showing employment rates for people with disabilities and people without disabilities within the U.S. population.
In 2016, the employment rate of people with disabilities in the U.S. was 42.7% less than people without disabilities.
People with disabilities had an employment rate of 36.2% and people without disabilities had an employment rate of 78.9%.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/2016-US-EMP.png)
2016 Puerto Rico Disability Statistics - Employment Rate Gap
![Infographic titled '2016 Puerto Rico Disability Statistics - Employment Rate Gap' featuring a bar graph showing employment rates for people with disabilities and people without disabilities within the U.S. population.
In 2016, the employment rate of people with disabilities in Puerto Rico was 35.5% less than people without disabilities.
People with disabilities had an employment rate of 23.1% and people without disabilities had an employment rate of 58.6%.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/2016-PR-EMP.png)
2016 New York Disability Statistics - Employment Rate Gap
![Infographic titled '2016 New York Disability Statistics - Employment Rate Gap' featuring a bar graph showing employment rates for people with disabilities and people without disabilities within the New York state population.
In 2016, the employment rate of people with disabilities in New York was 44.9% less than people without disabilities.
People with disabilities had an employment rate of 33.0% and people without disabilities had an employment rate of 77.9%.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/2016-NY-EMP.png)
2016 New Jersey Disability Statistics - Employment Rate Gap
![Infographic titled '2016 New Jersey Disability Statistics - Employment Rate Gap' featuring a bar graph showing employment rates for people with disabilities and people without disabilities within the U.S. population.
In 2016, the employment rate of people with disabilities in New Jersey was 42.3% less than people without disabilities.
People with disabilities had an employment rate of 37.4% and people without disabilities had an employment rate of 79.7%.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/2016-NJ-EMP.png)
2017 Disability Statistics - Employment Full (US)
![Infographic featuring text on top of an outline of a U.S. map along with a bar graph showing employment rates for people with disabilities and people without disabilities in the U.S.:
In 2017, the Employment Rate for people with disabilities in the U.S. was 42.1% points less than for people without disabilities. The Employment rate for people with disabilities was 37.3%. The Employment rate for people without disabilities was 79.4%.
Statistics for non-institutionalized population, ages 21-64.
Source: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-02-11-emp-full-US.jpg)
2017 Disability Statistics - Employment Full (NY)
![Infographic featuring text on top of an outline of New York State along with a bar graph showing employment rates for people with disabilities and people without disabilities in the New York State:
In 2017, the Employment Rate for people with disabilities in New York was 43.9% points less than for people without disabilities. The Employment rate for people with disabilities was 34.9%. The Employment rate for people without disabilities was 78.8%.
Statistics for non-institutionalized population, ages 21-64.
Source: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-02-13-emp-full-NY.jpg)
2017 Disability Statistics - Employment Full (NJ)
![Infographic featuring text on top of an outline of New Jersey along with a bar graph showing employment rates for people with disabilities and people without disabilities in the New Jersey:
In 2017, the Employment Rate for people with disabilities in New Jersey was 41.7% points less than for people without disabilities. The Employment rate for people with disabilities was 39.2%. The Employment rate for people without disabilities was 80.9%.
Statistics for non-institutionalized population, ages 21-64.
Source: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-02-18-emp-full-NJ.jpg)
2010 Disability Statistics - Employment Full (USVI)
![Infographic featuring text on top of an outline of the US Virgin Islands along with a bar graph showing employment rates for people with disabilities and people without disabilities in the Virgin Islands:
In 2010, the Employment Rate for people with disabilities in the U.S. Virgin Islands was 24.1% points less than for people without disabilities. The Employment rate for people with disabilities was 49.5%. The Employment rate for people without disabilities was 73.6%.
Statistics for non-institutionalized population, ages 18-64.
Source: Erickson, W. (2014). Disability Status Report: U.S. Virgin Islands. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute (YTI). http://disabilitystatistics.org/reports/2010/English/2010-PDF/2010-StatusReport_USVI.pdf
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-02-20-emp-full-VI.png)
2017 Disability Statistics - Employment Full (PR) - English
![Infographic featuring text on top of an outline of Puerto Rico along with a bar graph showing employment rates for people with disabilities and people without disabilities in the territory:
In 2017, the Employment Rate for people with disabilities in Puerto Rico was 33.4% points less than for people without disabilities. The Employment rate for people with disabilities was 23.7%. The Employment rate for people without disabilities was 57.1%.
Statistics for non-institutionalized population, ages 21-64.
Source: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-02-27-emp-full-PR-Eng.jpg)
2016 United States Disability Statistics - Poverty Rate Gap
![Infographic titled '2016 United States Disability Statistics - Poverty Rate Gap' featuring a bar graph illustrating the comparative poverty rates in percentages for people with and without disabilities within the U.S. population.
In 2016, the poverty rate for people with disabilities in the U.S. was 2.4 times the rate for people without disabilities.
People with disabilities had a poverty rate of 26.6% and people without disabilities had a poverty rate of 10.9%.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/2016-US-POV.png)
2016 Puerto Rico Disability Statistics - Poverty Rate Gap
![Infographic titled '2016 Puerto Rico Disability Statistics - Poverty Rate Gap' featuring a bar graph illustrating the comparative poverty rates in percentages for people with and without disabilities within the Puerto Rico population.
In 2016, the poverty rate for people with disabilities in Puerto Rico was 1.3 times the rate for people without disabilities.
People with disabilities had a poverty rate of 50.5% and people without disabilities had a poverty rate of 38.4%
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/2016-PR-POV.png)
2016 New York Disability Statistics - Poverty Rate Gap
![Infographic titled '2016 New York Disability Statistics - Poverty Rate Gap' featuring a bar graph illustrating the comparative poverty rates in percentages for people with and without disabilities within the New York state population.
In 2016, the poverty rate for people with disabilities in New York State was 2.6 times the rate for people without disabilities.
People with disabilities had a poverty rate of 29.7% and people without disabilities had a poverty rate of 11.5%.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/2016-NY-POV.png)
2016 New Jersey Disability Statistics - Poverty Rate Gap
![Infographic titled '2016 New Jersey Disability Statistics - Poverty Rate Gap' featuring a bar graph illustrating the comparative poverty rates in percentages for people with and without disabilities within the New Jersey population.
In 2016, the poverty rate for people with disabilities in New Jersey was 2.8 times the rate for people without disabilities. People with disabilities had a poverty rate of 22.6% and people without disabilities had a poverty rate of 8.0%.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/2016-NJ-POV.png)
2017 Disability Statistics – Poverty Rate (US)
![Infographic:
In 2017 in the United States, the poverty rate for people with disabilities was 2.5 times the rate for people without disabilities.
The poverty rate for people with disabilities was 26.1%. The poverty rate for people without disabilities was 10.4%.
Statistics for non-institutionalized population, ages 21-64.
Source: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-03-06-pov-US.jpg)
2017 Disability Statistics – Poverty Rate (NY)
![Infographic:
In 2017, the poverty rate for people with disabilities in New York was 2.8 times the rate for people without disabilities.
The poverty rate for people with disabilities was 29.6%. The poverty rate for people without disabilities was 10.6%.
Statistics for non-institutionalized population, ages 21-64.
Source: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-03-08-pov-NY.jpg)
2017 Disability Statistics – Poverty Rate (NJ)
![Infographic: In 2017, the poverty rate for people with disabilities in New Jersey was 2.7 times the rate for people without disabilities.
The poverty rate for people with disabilities was 20.5%. The poverty rate for people without disabilities was 7.5%.
Statistics Non-institutionalized population, ages 21-64.
Source: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-03-13-pov-NJ.jpg)
2017 Disability Statistics – Poverty Rate (PR) - English
![Infographic:
In 2017, the poverty rate for people with disabilities in Puerto Rico was 1.4 times the rate for people without disabilities.
The poverty rate for people with disabilities was 53.3%. The poverty rate for people without disabilities was 38.6%.
Statistics for non-institutionalized population, ages 21-64
Source: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-03-15-pov-PR-Eng.jpg)
What is the ADA?
![Infographic that says: What is the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law for people with disabilities.
The ADA: is about equal access and equal opportunity for people with disabilities; has its own definition of disability that is meant to be interpreted to cover as many people as possible; is intended as a national mandate to eliminate discrimination against people with disabilities; provides clear, strong, consistent, enforceable standards that address discrimination against people with disabilities.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/NortheastADA-IG-2023-11-what-is-the-ada.png)
Students with Disabilities & School Sports
![Infographic titled 'Students with Disabilities & School Sports' featuring a runner using a mobility device on a track.
The ADA ensures that all students have access to:
Court and field sports.
Locker rooms.
Team or player seating areas.
Exercise equipment & machines.
Saunas & steam rooms.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-10-15-sportacc.png)
Getting into Your Doctor's Office
![Infographic titled 'Getting into Your Doctor's Office' featuring a background with medical crosses and several text boxes.
When determining if a doctor's office is accessible, patients with disabilities should look for:
1. If there's a parking lot, are there accessible spaces for people with disabilities?
2. A path to the entrance that is level and without obstructions.
3. An entry that has no stairs or a ramp for people who are unable to use stairs.
4. Call/check ahead for any accommodation needs.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-08-06-doctor-patient.jpg)
Top Twelve Companies for People with Disabilities from DiversityInc, 2017
![Infographic titled 'Top Twelve Companies for People with Disabilities from DiversityInc, 2017'
1. EY
2. Northrop Grumman
3. Accenture
4. Comcast NBCUniversal
5. Prudential Financial
6. PwC
7. Sodexo
8. Eli Lilly & Co.
9. Monsanto
10. Hilton Inc.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2017-12-04-Top10Em.png)
Accessible Camping
![Infographic titled 'Accessible Camping': Only 7% of accredited camps offer inclusive services so that children with and without disabilities can participate together. Under the ADA, campus run by state/local government and by private organizations must provide physical and program access for campers with disabilities.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-06-25-acc-camping.jpg)
Small Employer Survey Results #1
!['Small Employer Survey Results #1'
Top 5 disability-related information needs of those with HR roles in small businesses:
1. Advice on developing an accommodation process.
2. Recommendations for documenting accommodation requests.
3. Access to legal advice on the ADA.
4. Where to discover what types of disabilities are covered by the ADA.
5. Suggestions on how to accommodate different types of disabilities.
Source: Chang, H.-Y., von Schrader, S., & Strobel Gower, W. (2019). Small organizations and Title I of the ADA: A survey study in Region 2. Ithaca, NY: Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-10-18-emp-survey1@2x.png)
Accessible Medical Equipment and the ADA
![Infographic titled 'Accessible Medical Equipment and the ADA' with a background featuring medical crosses, a graphic of a nurse, a scale, a stethoscope, and a pipette.
Medical providers must examine patients with disabilities as thoroughly as they would any patient.
This can include use of accessible exam tables, weight scales or other equipment necessary for equal access.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-08-20-medInstrument.jpg)
Trick or Treating: Accessible Walkways
![Infographic titled 'Trick or Treating: Accessible Walkways' featuring a smiling girl with a pumpkin basket for candy.
Trick or Treating should be fun for all - so keep your pathways clear.
A clear path that is at least 36 inches wide greatly increases access for people with disabilities.
Decorations and plantings should not protrude into travel routes.
Ensure adequate lighting to reduce the risk of falls.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-10-29-accwalkway.png)
Accessible Recreation Opportunities
![Infographic featuring pictures of a ferris wheel, a golf ball, a pier, a boat dock, a firing range, and a pool.
The ADA requires recreation opportunities to be accessible to people with disabilities. This includes access to:
Amusement Parks & rides
Boating facilities
Fishing piers
Miniature golf courses
Golf courses
Bowling lanes
Shooting facilities
Swimming pools and spas
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-07-09-recSites.jpg)
Workplace Policies
![Infographic featuring two office workers working together on a laptop.
In a recent study, 36% of workers with disabilities reported workplace policies have been helpful in managing their health conditions.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-06-18-WLB-3.png)
Public Beaches
![Infographic titled 'Public Beaches' featuring a photo of a path leading to a sandy beach.
Public Beaches must be accessible to people with disabilities.
Facilities that serve beaches such as parking lots, toilet rooms, concessions and showers, must be accessible and located on an accessible route.
Beach access routes can be permanent or removable.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-05-14-beach.jpg)
2016 United States Disability Statistics - Prevalence by Disability Type
![Infographic titled '2016 United States Disability Statistics - Prevalence by Disability Type' featuring a bar graph displaying the percentage prevalence rate for various types of disabilities within the U.S. population.
2.4% Visual
2.7% Self-care
3.6% Hearing
5.2% Cognitive
5.7% Independent Living
7.1% Ambulatory
12.8% Overall
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/2016-US-PREV-TYPE.png)
2016 Puerto Rico Disability Statistics - Prevalence by Disability Type
![Infographic titled '2016 United States Disability Statistics - Prevalence by Disability Type' featuring a bar graph displaying the percentage prevalence rate for various types of disabilities within the Puerto Rico population.
4.3% Hearing
5.1% Self-care
6.4% Visual
9.7% Cognitive
11.4% Independent Living
12.1% Ambulatory
21.4% Overall Disability Prevalence
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/2016-PR-PREV-TYPE.png)
2016 New York Disability Statistics - Prevalence by Disability Type
![Infographic titled '2016 New York Disability Statistics - Prevalence by Disability Type' featuring a bar graph displaying the percentage prevalence rate for various types of disabilities within the New York state population.
2.1% Visual
2.7% Self-care
2.7% Hearing
4.6% Cognitive
5.4% Independent Living
6.7% Ambulatory
11.5% Overall Disability Prevalence
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/2016-NY-PREV-TYPE.png)
2016 New Jersey Disability Statistics - Prevalence by Disability Type
![Infographic titled '2016 New Jersey Disability Statistics - Prevalence by Disability Type' featuring a bar graph displaying the percentage prevalence rate for various types of disabilities within the New Jersey population.
1.9% Visual
2.4% Self-care
2.6% Hearing
3.9% Cognitive
4.9% Independent Living
6.0% Ambulatory
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/2016-NJ-PREV-TYPE.png)
Good Service
![Infographic featuring a latte in a mug sitting on a counter.
Good service for customers with disabilities is simply good service.
Respect the customer.
Treat the customer as a valuable patron.
Listen to what the customer is saying.
Be accommodating.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2017-12-18-Holidays.png)
Snow Removal: Homeowners
![Infographic titled 'Be a good winter neighbor!' featuring kids smiling in the snow and a woman sitting in a wheelchair looking out the window at a wintery landscape.
Clearing sidewalks and driveways of snow and ice makes getting around easier for everyone.
Remember... Not clearing the ground can make it impossible for some people with disabilities to get around.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-12-21-snowhome.jpg)
2017 Disability Statistics - Employment Simplified (US)
![Infographic featuring text on top of an outline of a U.S. map:
In 2017, the Employment Rate of working-age people with disabilities in the U.S. was 37.3%
Source: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-02-11-emp-simple-US.jpg)
2017 Disability Statistics - Employment Simplified (NY)
![Infographic featuring text on top of an outline of New York State:
In 2017, the Employment Rate of working-age people with disabilities in New York State was 34.9%
Source: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-02-13-emp-simple-NY.jpg)
2017 Disability Statistics - Employment Simplified (NJ)
![Infographic featuring text on top of an outline of New Jersey:
In 2017, the Employment Rate of working-age people with disabilities in New Jersey was 39.2%
Source: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-02-18-emp-simple-NJ.jpg)
2010 Disability Statistics - Employment Simplified (USVI)
![Infographic featuring text on top of an outline of the US Virgin Islands:
In 2010, the Employment Rate of working-age people with disabilities in the U.S. Virgin Islands was 49.5%
Source: Erickson, W. (2014). Disability Status Report: U.S. Virgin Islands. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute (YTI). http://disabilitystatistics.org/reports/2010/English/2010-PDF/2010-StatusReport_USVI.pdf
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-02-20-emp-simple-VI.jpg)
2017 Disability Statistics - Employment Simplified (PR) - English
![Infographic featuring text on top of an outline of Puerto Rico:
In 2017, the Employment Rate of working-age people with disabilities in Puerto Rico was 23.7%
Source: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-02-27-emp-simple-PR-Eng.jpg)
Accessible Sightseeing & Tours
![Infographic titled 'Accessible Sightseeing & Tours':
An accessible bus includes a lift for getting passengers who cannot climb steps onto a bus, specific locations for securing the wheelchair to prevent it from sliding, and other features to ease travel for passengers with disabilities.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2020-03-03-acc-sightseeing.jpg)
What Does the ADA Mean to You?
![Infographic titled 'What Does the ADA Mean to You?' featuring the photo of a man using a wheelchair and chatting with fellow attendees at a conference.
The ADA has made a difference in many people's lives.
People with disabilities are free to be a part of their community, from having access to movie theaters to being represented in state and local governments.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-07-12-becauseADA.png)
Effective Communication in Healthcare
![Infographic titled 'Effective Communication in Healthcare'
Communication is a critical tool in healthcare. When patients and doctors don't understand each other, access to healthcare has been denied.
- Communication for patients with disabilities must be as effective as it is for all patients.
- Ask the patient what form of communication will work for them and offer appropriate accommodations.
- Accommodate patients' communication needs during in-person communication, written communication, and when providing electronic information.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-08-09-effective-comm-health.png)
What Is the Yang-Tan Institute?
!['What Is the Yang-Tan Institute?'
The Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability is an Institute within the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University.
YTI's work promotes full participation of people with disabilities in the workplace, community, and society.
The Northeast ADA Center is a grant program housed within the YTI that promotes implementation of the ADA.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-08-23-what-is-yti.png)
Mission of the Yang-Tan Institute
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The mission of the Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability is to advance knowledge, policies and practices to enhance opportunities for all people with disabilities.
Education and empowerment of people in the communities where they live and work is central to all that we do.
That is why YTI makes an ideal home for the Northeast ADA Center.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-08-30-what-is-yti-2.png)
ADA: Title IV - Telecommunications Access
!['ADA: Title IV - Telecommunications Access'
Established a telephone relay service to ensure rapid, efficient communication within and between states for people with disabilities.
- Enforced by the Federal Communications Commission.
- Dial 711 for telephone relay access anywhere in the United States.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/ADA+Title+IV+Telecommunications@2x.png)
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
!['October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month'
Each October, NDEAM aims to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.
Learn how you can support NDEAM by visiting the ODEP website: http;//dol.gov/ndeam
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-10-4-ndeam@2x.png)
Disability Mentoring Day
!['October 16th - Disability Mentoring Day'
Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) is a national effort to promote career exploration for students and job seekers with disabilities.
Officially launched as the third Wednesday of each October during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, DMD matches employers with local talent for hands-on career exploration and mentoring.
For more information, contact DMD@aapd.com
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-10-15-mentoring@2x.png)
Who Called in 2019
![Who Called This Year?
In 2019, the Northeast ADA Center received approximately 1,300 Technical Assistance (TA) questions. Here are the top 5 callers.
1. Individual with a disability (individuals with disabilities account for almost half of all TA stakeholders)
2. Family member of person with a disability
3. Business
4. State or local government agency
5. Unknown (as we provide confidential TA, some stakeholders choose not to identify their stakeholder category)
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2020-02-24-who-called@2x.png)
Accommodation at a Doctor's Office
![Infographic titled 'Accommodation at Doctor's Office' on a background featuring medical crosses.
In order to ensure access to people with disabilities, private and public medical professionals must:
Make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, & procedures.
Provide auxiliary aids & services, such as a sign language interpreter, to ensure the patient can communicate effectively with medical staff.
Ensure physical access so all your patients and future patients can see their doctor.
Medical facilities may not charge patients for accommodations.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-08-13-doctor-clinician.jpg)
Is there a list?
![Social media graphic with a photo of a worker holding a tablet and wearing a high-viz vest. The text says: Does the Americans with Disabilities Act list all the conditions covered as disabilities?
No, the ADA gives many examples, but it has no single list.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/NortheastADA-IG-2024-02-list.png)
Allergy Awareness
![Infographic titled 'Trick-or-Treating: Allergy Awareness' featuring a carved pumpkin in front of a door.
Some kids have allergies that can make celebrating Halloween in the community more challenging for them and their families. How can you make it easier?
Offer non-food treats such as stickers or novelty items.
Avoid peanut-based treats.
Ensure labeling is included on all treats.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-10-22-allergy.png)
Student Rights in Postsecondary Education
![Infographic titled 'Student Rights in Postsecondary Education' featuring several text boxes.
In order to get an academic adjustment in college, you must identify yourself as having a disability.
Examples of adjustments include providing note takers, recording devices, sign language interpreters, and extended time for testing.
The school is not required to lower or waive essential course requirements.
A school cannot charge you for providing an academic adjustment.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-10-1-studentrights.jpg)
ADA Accessible Parking 101
![Infographic titled 'ADA Accessible Parking 101' featuring a graphic of an accessible parking spot with arrows identifying aspects listed below.
Accessible parking spaces must be provided whenever parking is provided including:
Signage that includes the International Symbol of Accessibility.
An adjacent access aisle is needed.
Located on the shortest accessible route to an accessible entrance.
1 of every 6 must be sized for vans.
https://adata.org/factsheet/parking
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-09-24-parking.jpg)
ADA Checklist: Places of Public Accommodation
![Infographic titled 'ADA Checklist: Places of Public Accommodation' featuring a graphic of a supermarket storefront and a bulleted list.
Are the entrance and approach to the entrance accessible?
Can visitors get to the goods or products offered in an accessible manner?
Are toilet rooms accessible?
Visit www.adachecklist.org to learn more.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-09-17-access.png)
"But I'm Grandfathered in..." "...Not so fast!"
![Infographic titled 'But I'm Grandathered in... ...Not so fast!' featuring a graphic of a cafe on a city street.
The ADA requires places of public accommodation to remove barriers to access when it is readily achievable to do so, even if construction predates the passage of the ADA.
Visit www.adachecklist.org to learn more
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-09-10-grandfather.png)
Top Barrier Removal Priorities
![Infographic titled 'Top Barrier Removal Priorities' featuring a graphic of a building with stairs and a ramp leading to the entrance.
Priority 1: Provide an accessible approach and entrance into the facility
Priority 2: Provide access to goods and services
Priority 3: Provide access to restrooms
Priority 4: Provide other measures necessary to improve access
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-09-03-barriers.png)
Effective Communication in Health Care
![Infographic titled 'Effective Communication in Health Care' featuring several text boxes on a background with medical crosses.
Effective communication means that both sides comfortably and clearly understand each other. Effective communication:
Is a right under the ADA
Ensures information shared in a way the patient with a disability can understand
May mean the provider must provide an auxiliary aid or service at no cost, for examples: ASL interpreter, alternate format, assistance filling out paperwork, etc.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-08-27-communication.jpg)
Park Access Matters
![Infographic titled 'Park Access Matters' featuring a smiling woman using a wheelchair in a park, holding a baseball and wearing a catcher's mitten.
People who use parks and outdoor spaces are three times more likely to get the recommended level of physical activity.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-06-11-WLB-2.png)
Camp Access
![Infographic titled 'Camp Access' featuring a boat on a lake.
Camp Access: What You Need to Know
Camps cannot:
Deny participation if your child meets the basic eligibility requirements.
Refuse to reasonably modify programs, practices or procedures that permit your child to participate, unless doing so would fundamentally alter the nature of the program.
Refuse to provide effective communication.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-05-28-camp.jpg)
ADA Requirements for Gyms
![Infographic titled 'ADA Requirements for Gyms' featuring a smiling man with a leg prosthesis using an exercise chair in a gym.
ADA Requirements for Gyms:
An accessible route at least 36 inches wide to at least one of each type of exercise equipment or machine and clear floor space next to the equipment/machine.
Locker rooms, saunas, steam rooms, swimming pools must also be accessible.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-05-07-gym.jpg)
Small Business Statistics and Accommodation #2
![Infographic featuring a smiling man in a business suit in front of a blank background.
Fewer than one in three small businesses have a formal decision making process for the provision of accommodations.
Note: For the purposes of this study, we define small business as employer’s having 15- 500 employees.
“I think because we are small and we haven't had too many situations. We don't actually have a step-by-step process....](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-04-30-Biz6.jpg)
Small Business Statistics - Virgin Islands
![Infographic featuring an outline of the U.S. Virgin Islands on a map overlaid on a photo of a small business building.
In the U.S. Virgin Islands, small businesses employed 93.5% of the private workforce in 2014
Note: Small business are defined as establishments having fewer than 500 employees.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-04-23-Biz4.jpg)
Small Business Statistics - Puerto Rico
![Infographic featuring an outline of Puerto Rico on a map overlaid on a photo of a small business building.
In Puerto Rico, small businesses employed 81% of the private workforce in 2014. Note: Small business are defined as firms having fewer than 500 employees.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-04-16-Biz3.jpg)
Small Business Statistics - New York
![Infographic featuring an outline of New York on a map overlaid on a photo of a rack of shirts in a store.
In New York, small businesses employed 50.5% of the private workforce in 2014. Note: Small business are defined as firms having fewer than 500 employees.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-04-09-Biz2.jpg)
Small Business Statistics - New Jersey
![Infographic featuring an outline of New Jersey on a map overlaid on a photo of a a plate of pastries in a cafe.
In New Jersey, small businesses employed 50% of the private workforce in 2014. Note: Small business are defined as firms having fewer than 500 employees.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-04-02-Biz1.jpg)
2016 United States Disability Statistics - Disability Prevalence
![Infographic titled '2016 United States Disability Statistics - Disability Prevalence'
41 million people in the U.S. have a disability. That's 12.8% of the population. (Non-institutionalized population, all ages)
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/2016-US-PREV.png)
2016 Puerto Rico Disability Statistics - Disability Prevalence
![Infographic titled '2016 Puerto Rico Disability Statistics - Disability Prevalence.'
726,000 people in Puerto Rico have a disability. That's 21.4% of the population. (Non-institutionalized population, all ages).
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/2016-PR-PREV.png)
2016 New York Disability Statistics - Disability Prevalence
![Infographic titled '2016 New York Disability Statistics - Disability Prevalence'
2.3 million people in New York have a disability. That's 11.5% of the population. (Non-institutionalized population, all ages).
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/2016-NY-PREV.png)
2016 New Jersey Disability Statistics - Disability Prevalence
![Infographic titled '2016 New Jersey Disability Statistics - Disability Prevalence.'
917,000 people in New Jersey have a disability. That's 10.4% of the population. (Non-institutionalized population, all ages).
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/2016-NJ-PREV.png)
Service Animals on Campus
![Infographic titled 'Service Animals on Campus' featuring a student sitting on a college quad with her dog.
Service Animals on Campus:
Protected under the ADA, Section 504, and the FHA
Public and Private Universities are covered
Service Animals are allowed everywhere on campus
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-03-12-SA-college.jpg)
Service Animals in K-12 Schools
![Infographic titled 'Service Animals in K-12 Schools', featuring a child hugging her dog.
According to the ADA, Service Animals are allowed in schools.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-03-05-SA-school.jpg)
10 Common Jobs for Service Animals
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1. Guide Dogs
2. Hearing Dogs
3. Mobility Assistance Dogs
4. Diabetic Alert Dogs
5. Seizure Alert Dogs
6. Seizure Response Dogs
7. Psychiatric Support Dogs
8. Autism Support Dogs
9. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Dogs
10. Allergy Detection Dogs
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-02-26-SA-jobs.jpg)
Service Dog Etiquette
![Infographic titled 'Service Dog Etiquette' featuring a labrador retriever on a blank background.
Service Dog Etiquette.
Please do not: Interrupt a service dog that is working, touch a service dog, talk or make eye contact with the service dog.
Please do: Be respectful to the handler's privacy.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-02-12-SA-notdo.jpg)
Service Animals at Work: Helpful Tip #1
![Infographic titled 'Service Animals at Work: Helpful Tip #1' featuring a sitting service dog in a vest.
Service Animals at Work - Helpful Tip #1:
You can request a reasonable accommodation from your employer if you need a service animal.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-02-05-SA-work-tip1.png)
Service Animals at Work: Helpful Tip #2
![Infographic titled 'Service Animals at Work: Helpful Tip #2' featuring a sitting service dog in a vest.
Service Animals at Work - Helpful Tip #2:
Employers may request reasonable documentation to show the need for the service animal.
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-02-05-SA-work-tip2.png)
5 Most Common Issues on ADA Charges in Puerto Rico
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1. Terms/Conditions
2. Reasonable Accommodation
3. Discharge
4. Harassment
5. Intimidation
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2017-12-11-EEOC-PR.png)
5 Most Common Issues on ADA Charges in New York
![Infographic titled '5 Most Common Issues on ADA Charges in New York'
1. Discharge
2. Terms/Conditions
3. Reasonable Accommodation
4. Discipline
5. Harassment
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2017-12-11-EEOC-NY.png)
6 Most Common Issues on ADA Charges in New Jersey
![Infographic titled '6 Most Common Issues on ADA Charges in New Jersey'
1. Discharge
2. Reasonable Accommodation
3. Terms/Conditions
4. Harassment
5. Discipline
6. Hiring
If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2017-12-11-EEOC-NJ.png)
Accessible Shopping: Service Animals
![Infographic titled 'Accessible Shopping: Service Animals' featuring an image of a service dog on a leash.
In a store, service animals:
Can accompany their handlers in all areas of the store where customers are allowed to go.
Can be any breed of dog.
Must be under the owner's control.
Are not allowed in shopping carts.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-11-5-shopanimals.png)
Accessible Shopping: Clear Paths
![Infographic titled 'Accessible Shopping: Clear Paths' featuring a photo of a woman using a motorized shopping cart in a supermarket.
It's important to provide sufficient space for all customers to shop.
Avoid overcrowding aisles and entrances with seasonal items, displays, racks or equipment that reduce accessible routes to less than 36 inches width.
Provide accessible routes to all shopping areas, including service counters, fitting rooms and bathrooms.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-11-12-shoppaths.png)
Accessible Shopping: Parking
![Infographic titled 'Accessible Shopping: Parking' featuring a picture of a parking space with an access symbol.
Accessible parking spaces help customers access your goods and services and make good business sense!
Remove shopping carts and other items like snow, ice, and leaves from these spaces.
Maintain curb ramps and sidewalks to prevent uneven surfaces from forming so customers can access your entrance.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-11-19-shoppark.jpg)
Snow Removal: General
![Infographic featuring a man using crutches walking through the snow.
Winter is hard enough...
To ensure access, snow removal should be done quickly!
Remember... The ADA requires maintenance of accessible features by state/local government and businesses.
State laws may have penalties for entities failing to remove snow or blocking access.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-12-7-snowgeneral.jpg)
Snow Removal: For Business Owners
![Infographic titled 'Snow Removal for Business Owners' featuring a man walking through the snow with a cane.
'Where a public accommodation must provide an accessible route, the route must remain accessible and not blocked by obstacles'
- Department of Justice ADA Title III Technical Assistance Manual
After snow, businesses should AVOID:
Plowing snow into accessible parking, access isles, or curb cuts.
Having snow or ice on the accessible route to the entrance.
Removing snow is a readily achievable barrier removal
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-12-14-snowbusiness.jpg)
Aging and the ADA
![Infographic titled 'Aging and the ADA' featuring a senior couple in a movie theater.
The ADA benefits older people too!
How does the ADA Help?
Easy and safe parking. No more heavy doors. Ways to hear better at shows. Wide entrances and aisles. Easier access to information.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-01-04-aging1.jpg)
Notable Developments in Disability Access in 2018
![Infographic titled 'Notable Developments in Disability Access in 2018' featuring several text boxes:
1. Refreshed standards for web access take effect.
2. The Department of Justice (DOJ) creates a settlement agreement to reduce the user of nursing facilities to serve people with serious psychiatric conditions.
3. DOJ affirms website accessibility applies to public accommodations.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-01-11-highlights.jpg)
2017 Disability Statistics - Prevalence (US)
![Infographic featuring text on top of an outline of a U.S. map along with icons representing various disability types.
In the US, there are 41 Million people with a disability. (A person can report one or more of six disability types).
20.9 Million people have an ambulatory disability.
15.4 Million people have a cognitive disability.
14.6 Million people have an independent living disability.
11.5 Million people have a hearing disability.
7.9 Million people have a self-care disability.
7.5 Million people have a visual disability.
Source: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-02-11-prev-US.jpg)
2017 Disability Statistics - Prevalence (NY)
![Infographic featuring text on top of an outline of New York State along with icons representing various disability types.
In New York State, there are 2.3 Million people with a disability. (A person can report one or more of six disability types).
1.2 Million people have an ambulatory disability.
895 thousand people have an independent living disability.
835 thousand people have a cognitive disability.
554 thousand people have a hearing disability.
512 thousand people have a self-care disability.
406 thousand people have a visual disability.
Source: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-02-13-prev-NY.jpg)
2017 Disability Statistics - Prevalence (NJ)
![Infographic featuring text on top of an outline of New Jersey along with icons representing various disability types.
In New Jersey, there are 912 thousand people with a disability. (A person can report one or more of six disability types).
479 thousand people have an ambulatory disability.
358 people have an independent living disability.
336 thousand people have a cognitive disability.
222 thousand people have a hearing disability.
196 thousand people have a self-care disability.
167 thousand people have a visual disability.
Source: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-02-18-prev-NJ.jpg)
2010 Disability Statistics - Prevalence (USVI)
![Infographic featuring text on top of an outline of the U.S. Virgin Islands along with icons representing various disability types.
In the U.S. Virgin Islands, there are 10,372 people with a disability. (A person can report one or more of six disability types).
5,468 people have an ambulatory disability.
3,480 people have a visual disability.
3,354 people have an independent living disability.
3,170 people have a cognitive disability.
2,151 people have a hearing disability.
1,791 people have a self-care disability.
Source: Erickson, W. (2014). Disability Status Report: U.S. Virgin Islands. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute (YTI). http://disabilitystatistics.org/reports/2010/English/2010-PDF/2010-StatusReport_USVI.pdf
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-02-20-prev-VI.jpg)
2017 Disability Statistics - Prevalence (PR) - English
![Infographic featuring text on top of an outline of Puerto Rico along with icons representing various disability types.
In Puerto Rico, there are 716 thousand people with a disability. (A person can report one or more of six disability types).
388 thousand people have an ambulatory disability.
324 thousand people have an independent living disability.
314 thousand people have a cognitive disability.
218 thousand people have a visual disability.
187 thousand people have a self-care disability.
155 thousand people have a hearing disability.
Source: Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2019). 2017 Disability Status Report: United States. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI).
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-02-27-prev-PR-Eng.jpg)
2017 Lack of Computer Access (US)
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Households in the United States that include a person with a disability are 1.9 times more likely to lack access to a computer at home. (Computer includes: desktops, laptops, tablets, or other portable wireless computers)
26% of U.S. households that include a person with a disability have no computer at home; compared to 14% of households without a person with a disability.
Source: 2017 ACS PUMS, analysis by W. Ericson
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-03-21-lackcomputer-US.png)
2017 Lack of Internet Access (US)
![2017 Lack of Internet Access (US)
Infographic titled 'Lack of Internet Access'
Households in the United States that include a person with a disability are 2.2 times more likely to lack internet access at home.
22% of U.S. households that include a person with a disability do not have internet access at home; compared to 10% of households without a person with a disability.
Source: 2017 ACS PUMS, analysis by W. Ericson
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-03-21-lackinternet-US.png)
2017 Lack of Computer Access (NY)
![Lack of Computer Access
Households in New York that include a person with a disability are 2.1 times more likely to lack access to a computer at home. “Computer” includes desktops, laptops, tablets or other portable wireless computers.
28% of New York households that include a person with a disability have no computer at home; compared to 13% of households without a person with a disability.
SOURCE: 2017 ACS PUMS, analysis by W. Erickson
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2017 Lack of Internet Access (NY)
![Lack of Internet Access
Households in New York that include a person with a disability are 2.4 times more likely to lack internet access at home.
24% of New York households that include a person with a disability do not have internet access at home; compared to 10% of households without a person with a disability.
SOURCE: 2017 ACS PUMS, analysis by W. Erickson
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2017 Lack of Computer Access (NJ)
![Infographic: Lack of Computer Access
Households in New Jersey that include a person with a disability are 2.1 times more likely to lack acecss to a computer at home. (Computer includes desktops, laptops, tablets or other portable wireless computers).
22% of New Jersey households that include a person with a disability have no computer at home; compared to 11% of households without a person with a disability.
SOURCE: 2017 ACS PUMS, analysis by W. Erickson
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2017 Lack of Internet Access (NJ)
![Infographic: Lack of Internet Access
Households in New Jersey that include a person with a disability are 2.3 times more likely to lack internet access at home.
19% of New Jersey households that include a person with a disability do not have internet access at home; compared to 8% of households without a person with a disability.
SOURCE: 2017 ACS PUMS, analysis by W. Erickson
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2017 Lack of Computer Access (PR) – English
![Infographic: Lack of Computer Access
Households in Puerto Rico that include a person with a disability are 1.3 times more likely to lack access to a computer at home. (Computer includes desktops, laptops, tablets or other portable wireless computers).
58% of Puerto Rican households that include a person with a disability have no computer at home; compared to 44% of households without a person with a disability.
SOURCE: 2017 PRCS PUMS, analysis by W. Erickson
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2017 Lack of Internet Access (PR) – English
![Infographic: Lack of Internet Access
Households in Puerto Rico that include a person with a disability are 1.4 times more likely to lack internet access at home.
44% of Puerto Rican households that include a person with a disability do not have internet access at home; compared to 31% of households without a person with a disability.
SOURCE: 2017 PRCS PUMS, analysis by W. Erickson
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Getting Started With Accessible Word Documents
![Infographic titled 'Getting Started with Accessible Word Documents' featuring an image of Microsoft Word and several text boxes with tips.
Accessible Word Documents should:
Structure the content using heading style elements.
Feature clear, easy-to-read fonts such as Calibri, Arial, or Verdana.
Use the automatic bulleted list format instead of manually typed bullets.
Utilize automatic page numbering.
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Getting Started with Accessible PDF Documents
![Infographic titled 'Getting Started with Accessible PDF Documents' featuring an image of Adobe Acrobat and text boxes with tips:
Accessible PDF Documents Should:
Define all content structure using appropriate tags.
Be checked for reading order to ensure screen reader compatibility.
Contain bookmarks that parallel the document structure, for files with 21 or more pages.
Display the Document Title rather than the File Name by default upon opening.
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Getting Started with Accessible PowerPoint Documents
![Infographic titled 'Getting Started with Accessible Powerpoint Documents':
Accessible Powerpoint Documents Should:
Use pre-defined layouts with placeholders to structure content for screen readers.
Feature alt text descriptions for any images and tables.
Avoid any animated or flickering elements.
Have all text be readable in Outline View.
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Website Accessibility Tips
![Infographic titled 'Website Accessibility Tips'
According to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, a website should be:
Perceivable; sharing information in multiple ways like alt tags for images.
Operable; clear navigation, full functionality available by a keyboard.
Understandable; consistent design and presentation, using simple language.
Robust; designed for users with different abilities, platforms, browsers, screen sizes, and assistive technologies.
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Accessible Stadiums
![Infographic titled 'Accessible Stadiums: A Few Key Features' featuring the image of a baseball park.
Accessible parking is required where parking is provided.
Wheelchair seating locations must provide a line of sight over standing spectators.
All concessions, including food service areas, restaurants, and souvenir stands, must be accessible.
Assistive listening systems are required for people who are hard of hearing.
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Service Animals in Stadiums
![Infographic titled 'Service Animals in Stadiums' featuring a dog sitting on bleachers.
Are allowed in all areas open to the public.
Must be on the floor and not a seat.
Must be under the control of their handler.
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Accessible Sidewalks
![Infographic titled 'Accessible Sidewalks' featuring a woman using a wheelchair on a busy sidewalk.
Tips to Create & Maintain Accessible Sidewalks
Sidewalks must be 5 feet wide to provide passing space.
Street furniture, plantings, and other fixed items should not protrude into travel routes.
Remember, without curb ramps, sidewalks ravel is dangerous, difficult, and sometimes impossible for people who use wheelchairs, scooters, and other mobility aids.
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Accessible Movie Theaters
![What Makes a Movie Theater Accessible?
Wheelchair spaces must provide spectators with choices of seating locations and viewing angles that are substantially equivalent to, or better than, seating for other spectators.
In stadium-style movie theaters, wheelchair spaces must be located within the rear 60% of the seats in the auditorium.
Parking areas, concessions, ticket counters and toilet rooms must be accessible.
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Accessible Gardens
![Infographic titled 'Accessible Gardens.'
Features of accessible gardens:
Accessible paths throughout the garden. Water sources should be easy for everyone to use such as with smaller watering containers. Raised beds in consideration of those who are seated. Consider vertical gardening walls. Ergonomically designed tools to ease strain and increase comfort.
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Accessible Flights & Transportation
![Infographic titled 'Accessible Flights & Transportation':
When hotels offer transportation, vehicles must be accessible by lift or ramp, allowing wheelchair users to stay seated.
Alternatively, they may contract another company to provide service equivalent to that for other guests (same request process, wait time, cost, etc).
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Important ADA Activists: Ed Roberts
![Infographic titled 'Important ADA Activists: Ed Roberts’.
Father of the Independent Living Movement. Pioneer in Disability Rights Movement.
Quote: ‘The greatest lesson of the civil rights movement is that the moment you let others speak for you, you lose’
Image source: https://mn.gov/mnddc/ed-roberts/gallery.html
Quote source: https://autisticadvocacy.org/category/quotes
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29th Anniversary of the ADA!
![Infographic titled 'Celebrate 29 Years of the ADA' featuring a photo of President George H. W. Bush signing the Americans with Disabilities Act, surrounded by disability activists and the ADA 29th Anniversary Logo.
Become a part of the nationwide celebration and re-commitment to the ADA. Hashtag ThanksToTheADA. July 26, 2019.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-07-26-anniversary.png)
Disability Etiquette for Healthcare Providers
![Infographic titled 'Healthcare: Disability Etiquette for Providers'
Treat all patients with respect and dignity.
Always speak directly to the person with a disability.
Don't focus on the underlying disability, instead listen and acknowledge what the person says or asks.
Do not make assumptions about what the person can or cannot do.
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ADA: Title IV - Relay Calls at 711
!['ADA: Title IV - Relay Calls at 711'
Relay calls must: be available 24 hours per day, cost no more than voice calls, be available across the country.
Providers cannot: refuse or limit the length of calls, disclose or keep conversations, intentionally alter conversations.
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ADA: Title V - Miscellaneous Provisions
!['ADA: Title V - Miscellaneous Provisions'
Title V of the ADA gathers together a number of additional provisions of the ADA including:
- Prohibitions against retaliation for those that exercise their rights
- Clarification that the ADA does not override federal, state or local laws that provide equal or greater protections
- Provision of technical assistance to those who have rights or responsibilities under the ADA
- Creation and maintenance of accessible design standards
- Authorizing the use of settlement agreements and similar alternative means of dispute resolution
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Small Employer Survey Results #2
!['Small Employer Survey Results #2'
Top 5 disability-related information needs of managers and employees in small businesses:
1. Understanding the accommodation process.
2. Knowing how the ADA defines disability.
3. Recognizing when an employee has disclosed a disability.
4. Responding to an accommodation request.
5. Asking a job applicant or employee appropriate questions about their disability.
Source: Chang, H.-Y., von Schrader, S., & Strobel Gower, W. (2019). Small organizations and Title I of the ADA: A survey study in Region 2. Ithaca, NY: Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability.
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Small Employer Survey Results #3
!['Small Business Survey Results #3'
Top 5 concerns related to providing accommodations:
1. The cost of accommodation.
2. Poor communication among the parties involved.
3. An employee requesting an accommodation without understanding the accommodation process.
4. Determining the type of accommodation that is needed.
5. Requirements of the interactive accommodation process.
Source: Chang, H.-Y., von Schrader, S., & Strobel Gower, W. (2019). Small organizations and Title I of the ADA: A survey study in Region 2. Ithaca, NY: Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-11-1-emp-survey3@2x.png)
Small Employer Survey Results #4
!['Small Business Survey Results #4'
Most small organizations don't have robust standardized accommodation policies or procedures.
Quote: 'Our formalized policy is a sentence in the HR hand-book, and it says: We will do everything possible to accommodate anybody that needs a reasonable accommodation...'
Source: Chang, H.-Y., von Schrader, S., & Strobel Gower, W. (2019). Small organizations and Title I of the ADA: A survey study in Region 2. Ithaca, NY: Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability.
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Accommodations in the Lab: Hearing Impairments
![Accommodations in the Lab: Hearing Impairments
Students who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing have a right to accommodations in the lab. Each student will have their own personal communication strategies.
- Printed materials/instructions
- Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART)
- Seating near the front
- Reduced visual clutter
- Qualified sign language interpreter
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Accommodations in the Lab: Visual Impairments
!['Accommodations in the Lab: Visual Impairments'
Students who are blind or low-vision have a right to accommodations in the lab.
Examples can include: tactile modeling, verbal descriptions of demonstrations, tactile or large print markings on equipment, and a screen magnifier or screen reader.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232
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Title II and Local Government
!['Title II and Local Government'
Title II of the ADA requires equal access to all programs, services, and activities of local government, including, but not limited to:
Voting, recreation, planning and zoning, libraries, police and fire departments, public streets and sidewalks, public schools, and more!
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-12-20-titleII-local@2x.png)
Title II: What is a Public Entity?
!['Title II: What Is a Public Entity?'
Title II of the ADA applies to 'Public Entities.'
These include: any state or local government, departments and agencies of state or local government, and commuter rail authorities and AMTRAK.
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2019-12-13-titleII-entity@2x.png)
Title II and Cities
!['Title II and the City'
Under Title II of the ADA:
All cities must...
Conduct a self-evaluation.
Provide notice to the public explaining how the city complies with the ADA.
Cities with 50 or more employees must...
Designate an employee to oversee Title II compliance.
Establish a grievance procedure.
Develop a transition plan (if alterations are necessary for access).
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How People Contacted Us (in 2019)
!['How People Contacted Us'
The Top 5 Methods
In 2019, the Northeast ADA Center received approximately 1,300 Technical Assistance (TA) questions.
Here are the top 5 methods:
1. Phone
2. Email
3. Website
4. In person
5. Social media
Reach out if you have questions.
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Most Asked for TA Topics (2019)
![Most Asked for Topics: Top 5 Requests
In 2019, the Northeast ADA Center received approximately 1,300 Technical Assistance (TA) questions. Here are the top 5:
1. Facility Access
2. Reasonable Accommodations
3. Service Animals
4. General ADA Information
5. Housing Issues
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2020-02-26-TA-topics@2x.png)
Getting Older at Work
!['Getting Older at Work'
Disability prevalence greatly increases with age, so it's important that older workers and employers know their rights and responsibilities under the ADA. Reasonable accommodations that may benefit older workers include:
Accessible parking spaces
Screen magnification software
Flexible scheduling
Periodic rest breaks
A sit-stand desk
TIme off for medical treatment
Make sure to communicate with older workers when deciding which accommodations to put into place.
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Aging in Place
!['Aging in Place,'
Aging in place means staying in one's own home both safely and comfortably. Incorporating unviersal design principles in building design benefits everyone, including the aging population.
Here are some examples of universal design principles that can make homes more accessible:
Open floor plans with few obstructions.
No-step entries.
Wider doorways.
Lever-style door handles.
Removing throw rugs.
Lower cooktop surfaces and sinks.
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Service Animals in a Medical Setting
!['Service Animals in a Medical Setting'
Service animals generally must be permitted where patients go.
This includes: doctor and dentist offices, hospital waiting rooms, general patient care rooms, cafeterias.
They are not permitted where a sterile field must be maintained like a burn unit or operating room.
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Access to Public Services
![Infographic that says: Access to Public Services
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to public entities and their programs, services, and activities.
The ADA defines a public entity as:
- Any state or local government
- Any department, agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality of a state or states or local government
- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) and any commuter authority
What are some examples?
- Town libraries
- City police departments
- County government offices
- Public schools and universities
- City subways](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/NortheastADA-IG-2023-12-access-to-public-services.png)
The ADA in K-12 Schools
![Infographic that says: The ADA in K-12 Schools
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to public schools (including charter schools) and private schools from kindergarten through high school.
Religiously controlled schools are exempt from the ADA, but state or local nondiscrimination laws may still apply.
What does the ADA impact in schools?
- All educational programs, services, and activities
- Access to school buildings and facilities, summer programs, and extracurricular activities
- Parent-teacher conferences, school board meetings, adult education, sporting events, school plays, and graduation ceremonies](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/NortheastADA-IG-2023-10-the-ada-in-k-12-schools.png)
What is the best way to reach the Northeast ADA Center?
![Infographic that says: What is the best way to reach the Northeast ADA Center?
You can reach out in several ways. In 2022, the top five ways people contacted us for help with their questions on the Americans with Disabilities Act were:
-Phone 54%
-Email 34%
-Website 10%
-In person 1%
-Relay 0.004%](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/NortheastADA-IG-2023-09-best-way-to-reach-the-neada-center.png)
What were the ADA hot topics?
![Infographic that says: What were the ADA hot topics?
People ask the Northeast ADA Center team all kinds of questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The five the most asked about topics in 2022 were: 1 - Reasonable accommodation; 2 - Facility access; 3 - General ADA questions; 4 - Enforcement; 5 - Service animals](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/NortheastADA-IG-2023-08-hot-topics.png)
Five Titles of the ADA
![Infographic that says: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has five titles, or parts:
Title I Employment;
Title II Access to state and local government programs and services;
Title III Access to private businesses’ goods and services;
Title IV Access to telecommunications;
Title V Provisions and relationship to other laws.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/NortheastADA-2023-IG-02-Five-Titles-ADA+–+07-06.png)
Technical Assistance
![Social media graphic with a photo of a person scrolling one-handed on their smartphone. The person is missing one arm below the elbow and has curly, aqua-colored hair. What is Technical Assistance from the Northeast ADA Center? It is answers to questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it applies to a particular situation.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/NortheastADA-IG-2023-26-TA.jpg)
Applying to the ADA?
![Social media graphic with a photo of an office worker using an artificial limb to operate a computer mouse. The text says: Do I have to apply to be covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act ? You do not have to apply. You are automatically covered if you have a disability as defined by the ADA.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/NortheastADA-IG-2024-01-apply-ADA.png)
Is there a reasonable accommodation form?
![Social media graphic with a photo of two co-workers looking at a laptop. The text says: Does the Americans with Disabilities Act provide reasonable accommodation forms?
No, the ADA does not require any specific form. Generally, an employee initiates a conversation with their employer to request a reasonable accommodation so they can perform essential job tasks.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/NortheastADA-IG-2024-04-accommodation-form.png)
Older Adults and the ADA
![Social media graphic with a photo of an older person seated while holding a cane. The text says: Does the Americans with Disabilities Act provide reasonable accommodation forms? No, the ADA does not require any specific form. Generally, an employee initiates a conversation with their employer to request a reasonable accommodation so they can perform essential job tasks.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/NortheastADA-IG-2024-03-older-adult.png)