The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people with disabilities from discrimination.
voting to parking, the ADA is a law
that protects people with disabilities
in many areas of public life.
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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
and businesses
How the ADA is structured, and how it protects the rights of people with disabilities
The definition of a service animal, where they can go, and how they assist people with disabilities
Find out how the ADA requires businesses, non-profits, and state/local governments to provide accessible parking spaces.
People with certain disabilities might communicate in different ways.
How to Report a Disability Rights Violation
disability rights violation.
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Report using our online form.
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We review your report.
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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.
