•    The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications. It also applies to the United States Congress.
  
      To be protected by the ADA, one must have a disability or have a relationship or association with an individual with a disability. An individual with a disability is defined by the ADA as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment. The ADA does not specifically name all of the impairments that are covered.
  
  ADA Information Line
  (800) 514-0301 (voice)
  (800) 514-0383 (TTY)

In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signs the ADA into law, which ultimately protects the basic civil rights of over 50 million Americans with disabilities. It provides a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

ADA Links

•  ADA Homepage

This will give you access to other Federal Agencies that have responsibilities to the ADA. Other resources, ADA publications, and guides for businesses and non-profit service providers can also be found here.

•  ADA in Your Local Library

Learn about the ADA with an easy trip to your local library. The information is easy to access through the reference desk.

•  A Guide to Disabilities Rights Laws (PDF)

Reproduction of this PDF document is encouraged. This guide includes the: ADA, Telecommunications Act, Fair Housing Act, Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and the Rehabilitation Act among others.

•  Common Questions about Service Animals

This site tackles commonly asked questions about service animals in places of business. Please check this out if you are a business owner or an employee in a place of business.

•  Wisconsin Disability Programs and Information

This site allows many local options for disability programs.

•  Wisconsin ADA

The local physical disabilities website. Check out topics like building accessible congregations and curb ramps at existing intersections. This may be important information for your business.

 

United Spinal Association Links

•  Taxis For All North America/Accessible Taxis
•  Travel Made Easy/Accessible Travel

Destinations might be accessible, but how do you get to these destinations? Independence is key and this is important! No matter who you are, we can all make this happen, starting with making travel accessible.

 

•  Disability Etiquette book (PDF)
•  Reglas de Etiqueta frente a una Persona con Discapacidad (PDF)

The Disability Etiquette book is a free publication from the United Spinal Association. This is the complete copy referenced in the "Disability Etiquette" section.