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ADA Standards

ADA  Accessibility Standards - U.S. Access Board

ADA Standards for Accessible Design - 2010 - U.S. Department of Justice

ADA Standards for Accessible Design - Guidance 2010  - U.S. Department of Justice

ADA Standards Comparison (1991 and 2010 standards) - New England ADA Center

ADA Standards for Accessible Design - 1991 (ADAAG) Revised July 1, 1994 - U.S. Department of Justice

ADA Standards for Accessible Design 2010 Animations - U.S. Access Board

ADA  Standards for Accessible Design - 2010- Guide to the ADA Standards - U.S. Access Board

 

Laws and regulations

ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities (latest version) - adachecklist.org

Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments 2017 - New England ADA Center

Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) -  Standards 2015  with pdf link  - U.S.  Access Board

Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) -  Guide to the ABA Standards 

Effective Date Compliance Date 2011 - U.S. Department of Justice

 

Other

Adjusting Doors for Access 2013 - ADA National Network

Fire Alarm Systems - 2018 - ADA National Network

Opening Doors to Everyone 2013 - ADA National Network

 

Parking

Accessible Parking 2017 - ADA National Network

Accessible Parking Spaces Calculator - Northwest ADA Center

Restriping Parking Spaces 2015 - U.S. Department of Justice 

 

Private Clubs and Religious Entities

Private Clubs Under the Americans with Disabilities Act 2018 - ADA National Network

Religious Entities Under the Americans with Disabilities Act 2018 - ADA National Network

 

Venues

Accessible Assembly Areas - Wheelchair Space Calculator - Northwest ADA Center

Accessible Lodging 2017 - ADA National Network

Accessible Museums (Maintaining Accessibility) 2009 - U.S. Department of Justice

Accessible Retail Establishments (Maintaining Accessible Features)  2009 - U.S. Department of Justice

Accessible Sports Facilities 2002 - U.S. Access Board

Accessible Stadiums - U.S. Department of Justice

 

 

 

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Disability Statistics - disabilitycompendium.org

Guidelines for Writing about People with Disabilities 2015 - ADA National Network

Pacific ADA Center Brochure -Pacific ADA Center

 

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Addiction

The ADA, Addiction and Recovery - 2019- ADA National Network

La ADA, adicción y recuperación- 2019- ADA National Network

The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Opioid Crisis: Combating Discrimination Against People in Treatment or Recovery- 2022- U.S. Department of Justice

The ADA, Addiction,and Recovery for Private Businesses and Nonprofits  2021 -  ADA National Network

The ADA Addiction and Recovery for State and Local Governments - 2020 - ADA National Network

La Ley sobre Estadounidensescon Discapacidades, adiccióny recuperación para empresasprivadas y  organizaciones sinfines de lucro

Drug Addiction and Federal Disability Rights Laws 2018 - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Non Discrimination and Opioid Use Disorder 2018 - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - U. S. Department of Health and Human Services

  

Detention and Correctional Facilities

Access to Health Care in Detention and Correctional Facilities - Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

 

General

Access to Care for Patients with Disabilities 2018 - American Medical Association

Access to Health Care and the ADA - Legal Brief 2018 (pdf) - ADA National Network (rtf)  and  (doc)  versions

ADA and Caregivers FAQs 2020- ADA National Network

La ADA y los Cuidadores: Preguntas Frecuentes 2020- ADA National Network

Access To Medical Care For Individuals With Mobility Disabilities 2010 - U.S. Department of Justice

Accessible Health Care 2017 - ADA National Network

Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) - Administration for Community Living  

FAQs for Healthcare Providers during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Guidelines For Disability Inclusion in Physical Activity, Nutrition and Obesity Programs and Policies 2014 - Center on Disability

Healthcare and Face Coverings: Reducing Communication Barriers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients (2021)- ADA National Network

Health Care and the Americans with Disabilities Act - 2019 - ADA National Network

Questions and Answers for Health Care Providers 2018 - National Association of the Deaf

 

Medical Diagnostic Equipment

Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment 2017 - ADA National Network

Medical Examination Tables and Chairs 2017 - ADA National Network

Accessible Medical Examination Tables and Chairs 2017 - ADA National Network

 

Service Animals

Understanding How To Accommodate Service Animals In Health Care Facilities - 2013 - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

 

 

 

 

 

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Design Requirements

Fair Housing Act - Accessibility (Design and Construction) Requirements for Covered Multifamily Dwellings Under The Fair Housing Act 2013 - U.S. Department Of Justice / U.S. Department Of Housing and Urban Development

Fair Housing Accessibility First Website  - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Deveopment

 Fair Housing Act Design Manual 1998 - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

 

Laws and Regulations

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities 2014 - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

UFAS Allowing 2010 ADA Standards 2014 - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

What  Fair Housing Means For People With Disabilities 2018 - Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

 

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable Accommodations Under the Fair Housing Act 2004 - U.S. Department of Justice / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

 

Reasonable Modification

Reasonable Modifications under the Fair Housing Act 2008 - U.S. Department of Justice / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

 

Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals

Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA 2015 - U.S. Department of Justice

Rights to Assistance Animals in Housing - 2020 - Disability Rights California

Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals: Assessing a Person’s Request to Have an Animal as a Reasonable Accommodation Under the Fair Housing Act - 2020 -  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

 

 

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Outdoor Developed Areas

Outdoor Developed Areas 2014 - U.S. Access Board

 

Playgrounds

Accessible Play Areas - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas - U.S. Access Board

Play Areas 2005 - U.S. Access Board

Surfacing The Accessible Playground: 7 Things Every Playground Owner Should Know About the Accessibility of Their Playground Surfaces 2014 - U.S. Access Board

  

Sports Facilities

Sports Facilities 2002 - U.S. Access Board

 

Summer Camps

A Camp for Everyone - A Guide to Including Children of All Abilities in Summer Camp Programs - A project of United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware, Inc.

Summer Camps and the ADA - United States Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey

Summer Fun for Children of All Abilities: The ADA and Summer Camps - United States Attorney's Office, District of South Carolina

 

Swimming Pools

Accessibility Requirements for Existing Swimming Pools at Hotels and other Public Accommodations 2012 - U.S. Department of Justice

Means of Entry and Exit - Revised ADA Requirements 2012 - U.S. Department of Justice

Swimming Pools and Spas 2002 - U.S. Access Board

 

Venues

Amusement Rides 2002 - U.S. Access Board

Boating Facilities 2002 - U.S.. Access BoardFishing Piers and Platforms 2002 - U.S. Access Board

Golf Courses 2002 - U.S. Access Board

Miniature Golf  2002 - U.S. Access Board

 

 

 

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There is no federally recognized registry, form, application, vest or picture ID  to designate that an animal is a service dog, a service animal, or a therapy animal. People with animals often purchase certificates from the internet that say their animal is a service dog or an emotional support animal, but these certificates are not recognized under the ADA.

Please note: Emotional support animals are not covered under the ADA. They are covered under the Fair Housing Act (FHA) which is enforced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Emotional support animals are allowed in rental housing but are not allowed in public places where there is a no pet policy. 

Service Animals In The Workplace: Unlike the titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that allow service animals in public buildings, Title I of the ADA (employment) does not specifically address service animals, nor does it require automatic access for service animals. Instead, the decision about whether to allow a service animal into the workplace is part of the reasonable accommodation interactive process. 

Assistance Dog Special Allowance Program (California residents only)
The Assistance Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) program provides a monthly payment of $50 to eligible persons who use a guide, signal, or service dog to help them with their disability-related needs. The allowance is to help pay the costs of food, grooming, and health care for the dog. This link also contains a link for Facilities that Train Service Animals.

 

Employment

Service Animals In The Workplace - Job Accommodation Network

 

Housing

Rights to Assistance Animals in Housing - Disability Rights California

Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals: Assessing a Person’s Request to Have an Animal as a Reasonable Accommodation Under the Fair Housing Act - 2020 -  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

  

Law and Regulations

Frequently Asked Questions About Service Animals and the ADA 2015 - U.S. Department of Justice

Guide Dogs and Service Dogs Entering Hawaii - Quarantine Guidelines - Hawaii Department of Agriculture

 

Resources and General Information

Service Animal Resource Hub - ADA National Network

Service Animals - ADA National Network - 2017

Service Animals - U.S. Department of Justice - 2020

Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals 2014 - ADA National Network

Service Animals Welcome - Pacific ADA Center

 

 

 

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Guidance

The ADA and Small Business 2018 - ADA National Network

 ADA Guide for Small Businesses 1999 - U.S. Department of Justice

ADA Update: A Primer for Small Business 2011 - U.S. Department of Justice

Entrepreneurship Resources for People with Disabilities - 2016 - U.S. Small Business Administration

Maintaining Accessible Features in Retail Establishments 2009 - U.S. Department of Justice

Readily Achievable Barrier Removal Requirements and Small Business 2019 - ADA National Network

 

Lodging

Accessible Lodging 2017 - ADA National Network

Accessible Customer Service Practices for Hotel and Lodging Guests with Disabilities 2006 - U.S. Department of Justice

 

Retail

Accessibility Benefits Older Adult Customers 2006- U.S. Department of Justice

Customer Service 2013 - ADA National Network

Food Service - Accommodating Diners with Disabilities 2014 - ADA National Network

Guide for Restaurants and Other Food Service Employers - How to Comply with the ADA 2014 - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

 

 

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California Access Program (CalCAP) ADA Financing Program (California Only) - California Pollution Control Financing Authority

Disabled Access Credit, About Form 8826 - Internal Revenue Service

Living and Working with Disabilities 2013 - Internal Revenue Service

Reasonable Accommodations for Taxpayers with Disabilities Frequently Asked Questions 2013 - Internal Revenue Service

Tax Benefits for Businesses Employing People with Disabilities - Internal Revenue Service

Tax Deductions for Service Animals 2017 (see page 8) - Internal Revenue Service

Tax Incentives ADA QuickTips 2014 - ADA National Network 

Tax Incentives for Business 2005 - U.S. Department of Justice

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Caregivers

Caregiver Discrimination Under Federal Employment Discrimination Laws (2022)- EEOC

Enforcement Guidance: Unlawful Disparate Treatment of Workers with Caregiving Responsibilities 2007 - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Personal Assistance Services - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Questions and Answers about EEOC’s Enforcement Guidance on Unlawful Disparate Treatment of Workers with Caregiving Responsibilities 2007 - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

  

Jobs

The ABCs of SCHEDULE A - Tips for Applicants with Disabilities on Getting Federal Jobs - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The ABC's of SCHEDULE A - Tips for Human Resource Professionals on Using the Schedule A Appointing Authority - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) - U.S. Department of Labor

Guide for Restaurants and Other Food Service Employers - How to Comply with the ADA 2014 - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

How to Make Sure Your Job Recruitment Activities Are Accessible and Inclusive (YouTube) - Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

Meeting On A Level Playing Field 2009 - U.S. Department of Justice

Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT) - U.S. Department of Labor

Questions and Answers: Promoting Employment of Individuals with Disabilities in the Federal Workforce - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Self Identification of Disability - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) - U.S. Department of Labor

Volunteers and the ADA: Accommodation and Compliance - Job Accommodation Network

 

Leave

Employer Provided Leave and the Americans with Disabilities Act 2016 - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

FMLA Frequently Asked Questions - U.S. Department of Labor

Work-Leave, the ADA, and the FMLA 2014 - ADA National Network

 

Medical Examinations

Disability Related Inquiries and Medical Exams Under Title I of the ADA 2018 - ADA National Network

Enforcement Guidance on Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations of Employees Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 2000 - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Questions and Answers: Enforcement Guidance on Disability Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations of Employees Under The Americans with Disabilities Act - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

 

Reasonable Accommodation

Enforcement Guidance on Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship Under the ADA - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Job Accommodation Network Website (JAN) - U.S. Department of Labor

Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace 2018 - ADA National Network

Service Animals In The Workplace - Job Accommodation Network

Who Needs to Know?: When and How to Disclose Vision Impairment

Work At Home/Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

 

 

Service Animals

Service Animals In The Workplace - Job Accommodation Network

Service Animals in the Workplace Web-Course - Rocky Mountain ADA Center

 

Title I Facts, Guidance

The ADA, Addiction, Recovery, and Employment 2020 - ADA National Network

ADA: Your Responsibilities as an Employer - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and Disability Discrimination in Hiring - U.S. Department of Justice

Disability Discrimination - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Employment: ADA Questions and Answers - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Title I and Facts about the Americans with Disabilities Act - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Titles I and V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) 1990 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Use and Misuse of Codeine, Oxycodone, and Other Opioids: Information for Employees - U.S.Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Workers Compensation Enforcement Guidance - Workers' Compensation and the ADA - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

 

Title I Regulations

Title I Regulations Implementing the ADAAA - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Title I Technical Assistance Manual 1992 - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Title I Technical Assistance Manual  Addendum 2002 - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

 

Types of Disabilities

Cancer in the Workplace - Questions & Answers about Cancer in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 2016 - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Cancer Legal Resource Center Website - A program of the Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC)

Deafness and Hearing Impairments - Questions and Answers about Deafness and Hearing Impairments in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Depression, PTSD, and other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Diabetes in the Workplace - Questions and Answers About Diabetes in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Genetic Information Discrimination - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Intellectual Disabilities - Questions & Answers About Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace and the ADA 2016 - ADA National Network

Neurodiversity in the Workplace - The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)

Pregnancy Discrimination - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Vision Loss - A Human Resource Guide For Working With Employees Experiencing Vision Loss - National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision

 

 

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City and State Government

Accessible Meetings, Events and Conferences - ADA National Network

ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments - U.S. Department of Justice

The ADA and City Governments: Common Problems - U.S. Department of Justice

ADA Requirements To Provide Curb Ramps when Streets, Roads, or Highways are Altered through Resurfacing - U.S. Department of Transportation

 

Courts

Communication Access in Federal Courts - National Association of the Deaf

Disability Accommodations in California Courts - Courts.ca.gov

Parents with Disabilities in Child Welfare Agencies and Courts 2016 - ADA National Network

 

Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Services  Access For 9-1-1 and Telephone Emergency Services 1998 - U.S. Department of Justice

Making Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs Accessible to People with Disabilities - U.S. Department of Justice

 

 

Law Enforcement

Commonly Asked Questions About the Americans with Disability Act and Law Enforcement - U.S. Department of Justice

Communicating with People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing - ADA Guide for Law Enforcement Officers - U.S. Department of Justice

Detention and Correctional Facilities 2012 - ADA National Network

First Response to Victims of Crime who have a Disability 2002 - U.S. Department of Justice

Questions and Answers: The Americans with Disabilities Act and Hiring Police Officers - U.S. Department of Justice

 

Title II Regulations

Primer for State and Local Government - 2015

Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments 2017 - New England ADA Center

Title II Regulations Americans with Disabilities Act, current as of 2016 - U.S. Department of Justice

Title II Sample Municipal Grievance Procedure - U.S. Department of Justice

Title II Technical Assistance Manual - U.S. Department of Justice

 

Voting

ADA Checklist for Polling Places 2016 - U.S. Department of Justice

Ballot Drop Box Accessibility The Americans with Disabilities Act - U.S. Department of Justice

Ballot Drop Box Accessibility Requirements Under the Americans with Disabilities Act  2022 U.S. Deprtment of Justice

Guide to Voting Rights for People with Mental Disabilities 2018 - Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

Solutions For  Five Common ADA Access Problems at Polling Places - U.S. Department of Justice

 

Web Content

Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities 2008 - U.S. Department of Justice

 

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Accessibility

Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment 2016 - ADA National Network

Accessible Medical Examination Tables and Chairs 2014 - ADA National Network

Accessible Meetings, Events and Conferences Guide  2021 - ADA National Network

Meeting on a Level Playing Field 2009 - U.S. Department of Justice

   

Tax Incentives

Tax Incentives - ADA Quick Tips Tax Incentives - ADA National Network

 

Temporary Events

A Planning Guide for Making Temporary Events Accessible to People with Disabilities 2015- ADA National Network

 

Title III Regulations

Readily Achievable Barrier Removal - ADA National Network

Title II and Title III Overview of Revised ADA Regulations 2014 - ADA National Network

Title III Regulations Americans with Disabilities Act , current as of 2017 - U.S. Department of Justice

Title III Technical Assistance Manual - Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Title III Technical Assistance Manual Covering Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities 1993 - U.S. Department of Justice

 

Venues

Assistance at Gas Stations 2002 - U.S. Department of Justice

Expanding Your Market: Maintaining Accessibility in Museums 2009 - U.S. Department of Justice

Purchase of Tickets for Accessible Seats 2017 - ADA National Network

Ticketing 2011- US Department of Justice

 

 

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21st Century Communication and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) 2016 - Federal Communications Commission

711 for Telecommunications Relay Service 2015 - Federal Communications Commission

Closed Captioning of Internet Video Programming 2016 - Federal Communications Commission

Communication Aids for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 2017 - AbleData

National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program 2017 - Federal Communications Commission

Telecommunications Access for People with Disabilities 2015 - Federal Communications Commission

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 2015 - Federal Communications Commission

Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Section 255) - Federal Communications Commission 

Title IV Regulation (27 CFR Part 64; FCC, see Subpart F) - Federal Communications Commission

Video Description 2016 - Federal Communications Commission

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 Americans with Disabilities Act Questions and Answers 2001 - U.S. Department of Justice

 Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act - Subchapter IV - Miscellaneous Provisions sections 12201-12213 (Title V) - U.S. Department of Justice

Titles I and V of the ADA 1990- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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Air Carrier Access Act

Air Carrier Access Act Regulations Title 14 Part 382  - U.S. Department of Transportation

Complaint Resolution Official (CRO) - Each air carrier is required to have one or more designated CROs on site or available by phone. - U.S. Department of Transportation

Passenger Support - a helpline for airline travelers with disabilities and medical conditions - Transportation Security Administration 

Service Animals on Flights - Final Statement of Enforcement Priorities- 2019 - U.S. Department of Transportation

Traveling With a Disability - U.S. Department of Transportation

 

Busses, Transit Systems, Rental Cars

The ADA & Accessible Ground Transportation 2018 - ADA National Network

Paratransit - Frequently Asked Questions  - U.S. Department of Transportation

Paratransit Rider's Guide - Riders' Guide to Public Transit for People with Disabilities - Transit Access Project

Vehicle Modifications to Accommodate People with Disabilities; Modifications by Rental Car Companies - Final Rule 2022- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Wheelchairs and Bus and Rail Service: Questions and Answers - U.S. Federal Transit Administration

 

How to File a Complaint

Air Travel Complaints, How to File - U.S. Department of Transportation

Transit Provider Complaints , How To File - Federal Transit Administration

 

Regulations

Part 37 CFR - Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities - U.S. Department of Transportation

Part 38 CFR - ADA Accessibility Specifications for Transportation Vehicles - U.S. Department of Transportation

Part 39 CFR - Transportation For Individuals With Disabilities: Passenger Vessels - U.S. Department of Transportation

Reasonable Modifications to Policy, Practice and Procedure in Public Transportation 2017 - ADA National Network

 

Resources
Resources for Accessible Vehicles and Modifications - Great Plains ADA Center

 

 

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