What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities. The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability just as other civil rights laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion.

What funding assistance is available for individuals with disabilities to purchase?

What funding assistance is available for individuals with disabilities to purchase assistive devices, ramps, etc.? Medicare, Medicaid, private health or disability insurance, and Worker’s Compensation may pay for some assistive technology.

What is Title II of the ADA?

Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in all programs, activities, and services of public entities. It applies to all state and local governments, their departments and agencies, and any other instrumentalities or special purpose districts of state or local governments.

Who has to follow the requirements of the ADA?

Employers, state and local governments, businesses that are open to the public, commercial facilities, transportation providers, and telecommunication companies all have to follow the requirements of the ADA. The ADA prohibits discrimination based on disability.