What is ADA?

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              The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in 1990. The ADA is a wide-ranging civil rights law that prohibits, under certain circumstances, discrimination based on disability. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications. The ADA is divided into five titles (or sections) that address different areas of civil rights: employment, public accommodations, state and local government, telecommunications, and transportation.


                   The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that was passed in order to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination The ADA applies to all aspects of life, including employment, education, transportation, and access to public places In order to be compliant with the ADA, businesses and organizations must make sure that their facilities and services are accessible to people with disabilities This can be achieved through a variety of methods, such as providing ramps, Braille signage, and offering assistance with communication or mobility needs.

                   The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all places that are open to the general public.   The ADA also has a set of regulations that businesses must follow in order to provide accessible products and services to individuals with disabilities (this includes websites) according to Title III of the ADA.  There are many different types of accessibility compliance that businesses can achieve, but the most important thing is that businesses make an effort to become ADA compliant in order to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of society.  

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