Overview
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990 to provide persons with disabilities civil rights protections ensuring accessibility to services, programs and activities to enable participation in all aspects of community life. The ADA prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities and transportation.
It also mandates the establishment of TDD / telephone relay services. The principle areas of the ADA are as follows: