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Full text of the American with Disabilities Act.. Accessibility guidelines. Pre-employment information. Checklist for existing facilities. Online employer handbook provides guidance on employment of the disabled. US Department of Justice assistance on ADA compliance. the relationship of psychiatric disabilities to benefit plans and the ADA.

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Accessibility Guidelines and Standards [2002] ?

Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, Transportation, Communication

Accessibility Manual [20341] ?

Learn what you need to know about building your structures in compliance with ADA

ADA Amendments Act of 2008 [pdf] [35449] ?

The text of the act

ADA Amendments Act of 2008 [35453] ?

Text of the act

ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Compliance Fact Sheet [35454] ?

Key points for employer compliance

ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Employer Steps [35452] ?

Steps for employers to take to assist with ADA compliance

ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Legal Bulletin [35451] ?

It is important to understand why the ADA needed amending

ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Overview [35450] ?

Some of the law’s significant provisions are described

ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments [30334] ?

Overview of ADA compliance issues for state and local governments.

Updated ADA Compliance Checklist [26567] ?

ADA issues that must be addressed related to buildings and parking

ADA Enforcement [2663] ?

The Department of Justice issues quarterly status reports that cover selected ADA activities of the Department

ADA Facility Access [15920] ?

ADA scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilities by individuals with disabilities

ADA Information Center [11056] ?

Technical assistance manuals and documents related to the ADA

ADA Legal Protections for People with Mental Disabilities [13899] ?

How the ADA applies to people with psychiatric disabilities.

ADA Regulation for Title II [14852] ?

Full text as printed in the Federal Register (7/26/91)

ADA Regulation for Title III [14853] ?

Full text as printed in the Code of Federal Regulations (7/1/94)

ADA Standards for Accessible Design [28618] ?

ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

ADA Technical Assistance Materials [21733] ?

Explanations of the ADA Regulations

Adapting Motor Vehicles for People with Disabilities [pdf] [13250] ?

Adaptive Equipment & Vehicles Modified for Persons with Disabilities

Air Passengers with Disabilities [18010] ?

US air carriers are required to accommodate the needs of passengers with disabilities

American with Disabilities Act Document Center [698] ?

Full text of ADA law, accessibility guidelines, technical assistance manuals

American with Disabilities Act Public Law 101-336 [1136] ?

Text of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Public Law 336 of the 101st Congress, enacted July 1990

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Defined [3146] ?

Fact sheet provides an overview of ADA - the text of the act is not provided

Business and the ADA [4146] ?

Large number of resources, articles, booklets, etc. for businesses relating to ADA

CA-California Disability Access Codes [6182] ?

A variety of resources related to California disability access code requirements

Updated Closed Captioning - FCC Facts [83] ?

Answers to common questions related to closed captioning requirements

Department of Justice Enforcement of the ADA [8012] ?

ADA settlements, briefs, status reports

Design Details: Van Accessible Parking Spaces [28617] ?

ADA Design Requirements for Van Accessible Parking Spaces

Devising Reasonable Accomodation Strategies [9964] ?

The job accommodation process

Disability Access Symbols [8178] ?

12 symbols available for download from the Graphic Artists Guild Foundation

Disability Etiquette Handbook [4093] ?

Online employer handbook provides guidance on employment of the disabled

Disability Friendly Business Checklist [23079] ?

Considerations for Evaluating Accessibility

Disability Information [22176] ?

Provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the US government

Disability Under the ADA [12598] ?

A determination of whether a charging party has a "disability"

Disabled: Restriping Parking Lots [28615] ?

When a business restripes a parking lot, it must provide accessible parking spaces as required by the ADA

Dwelling Unit Accessibility Checklist [24048] ?

This checklist covers individual dwelling units

Equal Opportunity Facilities [2209] ?

Designing facilities for universal accommodation

FCC Closed Captioning of Video Programming Requirements [13424] ?

Materials on FCC captioning laws & regulations in the USA

Federal Contacts for ADA Information [8011] ?

ADA Information Line - tollfree number

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and ADA Accomodations [37882] ?

How to accomodate those with chemical sensitivities

National Center on Accessibility [25237] ?

Concentrates on accessibility for the disabled in recreation, parks and tourism

National Council on Disability [8010] ?

Independent federal agency making recommendations to the US government on disabilities

Service Animals Under the ADA [pdf] [26151] ?

A legal briefing

Small Business Owner: Are You Ready for ADA? [4147] ?

Resources to assist small business comply with ADA

State Accessibility Codes [24799] ?

ADA State Code Contact List

The Access Board [2001] ?

Independent federal agency with the mission of providing accessibility for the disabled

The Council for Disability Rights [12865] ?

Provides guides on the rights of the disabled

Title II & III Regulation Amendment Regarding Detectable Warnings [14854] ?

Full text as printed in the Federal Register (11/23/98)

US Department of Justice ADA Publications [12297] ?

Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act

US Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment [9619] ?

Fact sheets from the USA federal agency that promotes employment of the disabled

US DOT - Transportation Accessibility [22175] ?

Laws and regulations related to transportation accessibility in the USA


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Traumatic brain injury reference materials

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Clinical and non-clinical resources on rehabilitation

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Managing workers compensation costs by returning injured workers to work


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