ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information Network provides periodic information through emails, mailings, and through the KCDC Web site. This information is targeted to ADA/EEO Coordinators of government organizations and private employers. You can sign up to receive these messages.

ADA Resources

The US Department of Justice Disability Right Section maintains the ADA website which has the statute, regulations, technical assistance guides, and other resources to make it easier for you to learn about the ADA. If you have specific questions, calling them at 1-800-514-0301 would be the most expedient way of finding information. They also have an electronic complaint form online.

Pregnancy - While the ADA covers impairments related to pregnancy, pregnancy itself is not a disability. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 prohibits sex discrimination on the basis of pregnancy.

General Resources

• The Great Plains ADA Project in Columbia, Missouri provides technical assistance to individuals, businesses and state, city and county governments in Kansas. Their toll-free phone number is 1-800-949-4232.
• The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has a large library of information on all titles of the ADA and Accommodations.
• ADA Compliance Services from the Wichita Center for Independent Living
• The US Department of Justice Disability Rights Section provides information and publications on Title II (state and local government) and Title III (private businesses open to the public) at the ADA website
• 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design from the US Department of Justice (link is on left side of page)
• Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals is published by the ADA National Network.
• Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA is published by the US Department of Justice.

Title I Employment

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the enforcement authority over employment. Many publications to help employers are found on the EEOC website.

The ADA National Network has a new website called the Employment Resource Hub. Lots of new information about your rights and resources to help you find employment

Title II State and Local Government

• ADA Best Practice Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
• ADA Guide for Small Towns
• ADA and City Government: Common Problems
• Polling Place Solutions
• Final Rule for Titles II and III of the ADA Amendments Act

Title III Private Businesses Open to the Public

The US Dept. of Justice has many technical assistance materials available for businesses. Scroll down to the Title III publications.

Resources about Specific Disabilities

Both the JAN website and the US Dept. of Justice website have information about specific types of disabilities that may prove helpful. If you have specific questions, calling them at 1-800-514-0301 would be the most expedient way of finding information.

• The ADA and Persons with HIV/AIDS
• Q&A about the ADA, Law Enforcement and Communicating with People Who are Deaf

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