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Americans with Disabilities Act
from BMDD Startup Guide
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the ADA) has five sections or Titles that may affect your business. The first four titles set out specific standards for nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in four key areas. Title V includes several administrative and miscellaneous provisions. Titles I through IV are briefly summarized below.
Title I.
Discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities is prohibited in all aspects of employment including hiring, advancement, discharge, employee compensation and job training.
Title II.
Title III.
Title IV.
Discrimination against persons with disabilities is prohibited in all services, programs, or activities provided by public entities. A substantial part of Title II addresses transportation provided by public entities.
Affects three sets of activities that are pertinent to the built environment: ”Readily achievable” removal of barriers; alteration to all existing buildings must be readily accessible and usable to the maximum extent feasible; any new building or facility occupied after January 26, 1993, must adhere to the new construction of ADA.
The nation’s telephone companies are required to begin offering telecommunications relay services for individuals with hearing impairments or speech impairments.
