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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. The law protects the basic civil rights for the millions

of persons with disabilities in the United States. The ADA guarantees people with disabilities the same opportunities as other Americans when it comes to:

Earning a Living: The ADA covers all employment practices, including hiring and firing, raises and promotions, job training, and insurance and other benefits. Employers are required to make reasonable accommodations unless doing so would create significant difficulty or expense, as determined by specific guidelines.

Public Accommodations: Public accommodations must be accessible. This includes places that provide food and drink, lodging, entertainment, areas for public gathering, shopping and rental services, recreation or exercise, education, social services, travel, and more.

Transportation: The ADA covers traveling by bus or rail. All trains, buses, and their stations must be accessible.

State and Local Government Programs and Services:People with disabilities may not be excluded from educational and recreational programs even if separate programs are available. If a public service operates out of an inaccessible office, it must be moved or provided at another location.

Telephone Relay Services: Telephone companies must provide telephone relay services for persons who us TDD (telecommunications devices for the deaf) or similar devices at no extra charge.

For more information about what the ADA means for your situation, call the ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301. The TDD number is (800) 514-0383.

Introduction |  The Brain Injury Association: A Synopsis |  HelpSource |  General Questions to Ask Any Provider |  An Overview of Brain Injury |  What are some long-term consequences? |  Advocacy, Appeals, and Rights |  The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)