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What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
- An anti-discrimination law for individuals with disabilities.
- A national mandate to provide access to all aspects of American life to people with disabilities.
What Does the ADA Cover?
- Employment
- Access to facilities, programs, services, activities
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
- Other miscellaneous provisions
What Do ADA Employment Provisions Require?
Employment provisions of the ADA require good faith efforts by an employer and an employee who is a qualified individual with a disability to identify reasonable accommodations that permit the employee to perform the essential functions of the position.