Where can I find information about the ADA?
The U.S. Department of Justice provides information about the ADA through a toll-free ADA Information Line. 800-514-0301 (voice) 800-514-0383 (TTY) Introduction to the ADA Emergency Preparedness & Response File an ADA Complaint Featured Topic: Service Animals ADA.gov Updates Sign up here for ADA.gov email updates Selected Topics Olmstead
How to find out more about the ADA settlement agreement?
Settlement Agreement (posted 5/29/21) ADA Information Line The U.S. Department of Justice provides information about the ADA through a toll-free ADA Information Line. 800-514-0301 (voice) 800-514-0383 (TTY) Introduction to the ADA Emergency Preparedness & Response
What does reasonable accommodation mean in the ADA?
Reasonable accommodation is any change or adjustment to a job or work environment that permits a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by employees without disabilities.
The Americans with Disabilities Act National Network, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, consists of 10 regional centers and an ADA Knowledge Translation Center which provide ADA information, training and technical assistance across the nation.
What are your responsibilities as an employer under the ADA?
Under the ADA, workers with disabilities must have equal access to all benefits and privileges of employment that are available to similarly situated employees without disabilities. The duty to provide reasonable accommodation applies to all non-work facilities provided or maintained by you for your employees.
Reasonable accommodation is any change or adjustment to a job or work environment that permits a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by employees without disabilities.
Are there any myths about the ADA in the US?
The number of ADA employment-related cases, whether filed privately or by the EEOC, represents a tiny percentage of the millions of employers in the U.S. Myth: The ADA is frequently misused by people with vague complaints or diagnoses.