ADA
Congress enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 to "provide a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities." The ADA broadened protections and promoted the inclusion, integration and empowerment of Americans with disabilities. In 2008, Congress enacted the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), reaffirming its commitment to protecting citizens with disabilities against discrimination and ensuring them access to opportunity.
Legislation
3/25/2011
Final Rule Implementing the ADA Amendments Act of 2008
from http://www.gpo.gov
Text of the Regulations
These regulations implementing the ADAAA, like the law itself, simplify the determination of who has a "disability" within the law's definition, making it easier for people to establish that they are protected by the ADA.
8/25/2010
ADA Amendments Act of 2008
from http://www.gpo.gov
Text of the Law
The ADAAA was signed into law by President George W. Bush on September 25, 2008.
Related Links
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Rights Task Force
from http://www.c-c-d.org
Department of Justice ADA page
from http://www.ada.gov
Olmstead: Community Integration for Everyone
from http://www.ada.gov
Information and resources about the Olmstead decision and the Department of Justice's enforcement activities.
