Legal Definitions - ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination. It was signed into law in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush. The ADA has three parts:

• Employment
• State and local government
• Public accommodations and commercial facilities

The ADA makes sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. It was created because people with disabilities were being excluded from society and not given the same chances as others.

For example, the ADA makes it illegal for an employer to not hire someone just because they have a disability. It also requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, such as providing a wheelchair ramp or allowing a service animal in the workplace.

The ADA also requires public places, like restaurants and stores, to be accessible to people with disabilities. This means having things like wheelchair ramps, accessible parking spaces, and braille signs.

Overall, the ADA is an important law that helps ensure that people with disabilities are treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else.