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Introduction to ADA Documents

General ADA Material

ADA Overview - This document provides a brief summary of some of the major requirements contained in the ADA statute.
ADA Questions and Answers - A 31-page booklet giving an overview of the ADA's requirements for ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation, and requiring the establishment of TDD/telephone relay services.
ADA Tax Incentive Packet for Businesses - A packet of information to help businesses understand and take advantage of the tax credit and deduction available for complying with the ADA.
Disability Etiquette - This 16-page information sheet was prepared by the City of Sacramento, California and is recommended by DisabilityInfo.gov.
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws - A 21-page booklet that provides a brief over view of eleven Federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities and provides information about the federal agencies to contact for more information.

Employment

Title I Fact Sheet - This document provides a brief summary of the key requirements of title I (employment) of the ADA.
Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA - This guide answers some of the key questions facing small businesses in connection with reasonable accommodations.
Your Employment Rights Under the ADA - This booklet describes the rights of individuals with disabilities under the employment provision of the ADA. It is presented in the form of frequently asked questions.
Your Responsibilities as an Employer under the ADA - This booklet describes the responsibilities of employers under the employment provision of the ADA. It is presented in the form of frequently asked questions.

State & Local Government

Title II Highlights - An 8-page outline of the key requirements of the ADA for State and local governments. This publication provides detailed information in bullet format for quick reference.
ADA Guide for Small Towns - A 21-page guide that presents an informal overview of some basic ADA requirements and provides cost-effective tips on how small towns can comply with the ADA.

Private Business

Title III Highlights - A 12-page outline of the key requirements of the ADA for businesses and non-profit agencies. This publication provides detailed information in bullet format for quick reference.
ADA Guide for Small Business - This 15-page illustrated guide presents an overview of some basic ADA requirements for small businesses that provide goods and services to the public. It provides guidance on how to make their services accessible and how tax credits and deductions may be used to offset specific costs.

Facility Access

ADA Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal - This checklist details some of the requirements found in the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

Communications

Providing Effective Communications - This 8-page booklet describes the requirements for providing effective communications to people with disabilities. The booklet describes specific methods for making communications accessible to people with different types of disabilities.

Transportation

Transportation Overview Q&A - This brief document describes the basic requirements for making transportation accessible to people with disabilities.