What is Title III of the ADA?

The ADA is a federal statute that prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals in major areas of public life, among them employment (Title I of the act), public services (Title II), and public accommodations (Title III). This article deals solely with issues relating to public accommodations as covered under Title III.

What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a civil rights law that addresses discrimination on the basis of disability. Disability inclusion is supported through the ADA, as the law provides people with disabilities a way to challenge discrimination in areas of public life such as employment, public services, and places of public use.

When did the Americans with Disabilities Act apply to online content?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990, which was before the internet and much of modern computer related technology. 1 Questions and answers about how and when the ADA applies to online content are still evolving.

Which cities have web accessibility requirements?

Project Civic Access: As part of the Department’s Project Civic Access enforcement work, the Department has reached numerous agreements with cities and counties across the country that include web accessibility requirements. For example, City and County of Denver, Colorado, City of Jacksonville, Florida, and City of Durham, North Carolina.