ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) is a landmark law in the United States that was enacted in 1990 to ensure equal rights and opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The act is divided into five titles, each addressing different areas of public life:
Title I - Employment: This title prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the workplace and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, as long as it does not cause undue hardship to the business.
Title II - Public Services: Title II addresses discrimination in public services and ensures that state and local government services, programs, and activities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. This includes access to public transportation and other government services.
Title III - Public Accommodations: This title requires that businesses and non-profit organizations that provide goods or services to the public must remove barriers to accessibility. This includes ensuring that facilities, such as restaurants, theaters, and hotels, are accessible to people with disabilities.
Title IV - Telecommunications: Title IV mandates that telephone and internet companies provide relay services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It also requires closed captioning for television programs.
Title V - Miscellaneous Provisions: This section covers various provisions related to the ADA, including its relationship to other laws, protections from retaliation, and the enforcement of its provisions.
The ADA plays a significant role in promoting the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in society, ensuring that they have access to education, employment, transportation, and other essential services.
