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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people with disabilities from discrimination.
Disability rights are civil rights. From voting to parking, the ADA is a law that protects people with disabilities in many areas of public life.
New on ADA.gov
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Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Government Entities: A…
The guide will help small state and local governments to understand the web rule’s requirements for making sure their web content and mobile apps are accessible.
Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by…
The Department of Justice published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on July 20, 2023 explaining how we propose updating the regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to add more specific requirements about web and mobile application accessibility. This fact sheet gives a plain language summary of the technical standards that state and local governments…
What's on ADA.gov
From answers to common questions to official legal documents, ADA.gov has everything you need to understand your rights and responsibilities under the ADA.
Topics
These overviews are a basic starting point for understanding areas the ADA covers.
Examples:
• Service Animals
• Parking
• Mobility Devices
Resources
Get more detailed guidance on some ADA topics.
Examples:
• Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments
• Fact Sheet: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Accessibility of Medical Diagnostic Equipment
• Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and Disability Discrimination in Hiring
Laws & Regulations
Find legal documents that are enforceable under the ADA in a court of law.
Examples:
• State and Local Government Services (Title II)
• Public Accommodations (Title III)
• ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Service Animals and the ADA
Understand how the ADA defines a service animal and what your rights are under the law.
Topics
Service Animals
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals ADA Requirements: Service Animals
Laws & Regulations
State and Local Government Services (Title II) Public Accommodations (Title III)
Topics
Information for people with disabilities, state and local governments, and businesses
Introduction to the ADA
Service Animals
Parking
Effective Communication
How to Report a Disability Rights Violation
If you believe that you or someone else experienced unlawful discrimination, you can report a disability rights violation.
1
Report using our online form.
By completing the online form, you can provide the details we need to understand what happened.
You will receive a confirmation number and your report is immediately sent to our staff for review.
2
We review your report.
Teams that specialize in handling your type of issue will review it. If it needs to be forwarded to another team or agency, we will try to connect your complaint to the right group.
3
We determine next steps and get back to you.
Possible outcomes include: following up for more information, starting a mediation or investigation, directing you to another organization for further help, or informing you that we cannot help.