ADA Information Network

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 for the list serve to receive these messages.

ADA Resources

The US Department of Justice Disability Right Section maintains the ADA.gov 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 have an electronic complaint form online also.
Pregnancy - While the ADA covers impairments related to pregnancy, pregnancy itself is not a disability. There 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 ADA.gov
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 their 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

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.