ADA Regulations and Technical Assistance Materials

ADA Materials Available Free From The Department of Justice

The U.S. Department of Justice provides free ADA materials. Printed materials may be ordered by calling the ADA Information Line (1-800-514-0301 (voice) or 1-800-514-0383 (TDD). Automated service is available 24-hours a day for recorded information and to order publications.

Publications are available in standard print as well as large print, audiotape, Braille, and Computer disk for people with disabilities.

Many of these materials are available from an automated fax system that is available 24 - hours a day. To order a publication by fax, call the ADA Information Line and follow the directions for placing a fax order. When prompted to enter the document number, enter the specific number from the following publication list.

ADA Legal Documents

Public Law 101-336. Text of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Public Law 336 of the 101st Congress, enacted July 26, 1990. The ADA prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. It also mandates the establishment of TDD/telephone relay services.

ADA Regulation for Title 11, as printed in the Federal Register (7/26/91). The Department of Justice's regulation implementing title 11, subtitle A, of the ADA which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in all services, programs, and activities provided to the public by State and local governments, except public transportation services.

ADA Regulation for Title 111, as printed in the Code of Federal Regulations (7/2/94). The Department of Justice's regulation implementing title 111 of the ADA, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in "places of public accommodation" (businesses and non-profit agencies that serve the public) and "commercial facilities" (other businesses). The regulation includes Appendix A to Part 36 - Standards for Accessible Design establishing minimum standards for ensuring accessibility when designing and constructing a new facility or altering existing facility.

Title 11 & 111 Regulation Amendment Regarding Detectable Warnings, as printed in the Federal Register (11/23/98). This amendment suspends the requirements for detectable warnings at curb ramps, hazardous vehicle areas, and reflecting pools until July 26, 2001.

General ADA Publications and Information

ADA Questions and Answers. A 31-page booklet giving an overview of the ADA's requirements for ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation, and requiring the establishment of TDD/telephone relay services. (Spanish, Cambodian, Chinese, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Tagalog and Vietnamese editions available from the ADA Information Line.)

ADA Information Designated Investigative Agencies. A 2-page list with the telephone numbers and Internet addresses of Federal agencies and other organizations that provide information and technical assistance to the public about the ADA.

ADA Designated Investigative Agencies. A 4-page list of the nine federal agencies that are designated to investigate disability-related discrimination complaints filed against State and local government programs under Title 1 or 11 of the ADA or against Federally funded or assisted programs under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Enforcing the ADA: A Status Report from the Department of Justice. A brief report issued by the Justice Department each quarter providing timely information about ADA cases and settlements, building codes that meet ADA accessibility standards, and ADA technical assistance activities.

Enforcing the ADA: Looking Back on a Decade of Progress. A 41-page special edition of the Department of Justice's quarterly status report highlighting accomplishments and activities from 1990 through 2000.

A Guide to Disability Rights Laws. A 21-page booklet that provides a brief overview of eleven Federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities and provides information about the federal agencies to contact for more information. (Spanish, Cambodian, Chinese, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Tagalog and Vietnamese editions available from the ADA Information Line).

A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment. A 2-page pamphlet for people with disabilities providing a general explanation of the employment provision of the ADA and how to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Spanish edition available from the ADA Information Line).

Learn About the ADA in Your Local Library. A 10-page annotated list of 95 ADA publications and one videotape that are available to the public in 15,000 public libraries throughout the country.

Myths and Facts. A 3-page fact sheet dispelling some common misconceptions about the ADA's requirements and implementation. This publication contains basic information for businesses and state local governments. (Spanish edition available from the ADA Information Line).

ADA Mediation Program. A 6-page publication that provides an overview of the Mediation Program and examples of successfully mediated cases.

BUSINESSES AND NON-PROFIT SERVICE PROVIDERS: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MANUALS AND PUBLICATIONS

Title 111 Technical Assistance Manual (1993) and Yearly Supplements. An 83-page manual that explains in lay terms what businesses and non-profit agencies must do to ensure access to their goods, services, and facilities. Many examples are provided for practical guidance (Spanish edition available from the ADA Information Line.)

Title 111 Highlights. A 12-page outline of the key requirements of the ADA for businesses and non-profit agencies. This publication provides detailed information in bullet format for quick reference. (Spanish edition available from the ADA Information Line.)

Accessible Stadiums. A 4-page publication highlighting features that must be accessible in new stadiums and providing guidance on line of sight for wheelchair seating locations.

ADA Guide for Small Businesses. This 15-page illustrated guide presents an overview of some basic ADA requirements for small businesses that provide goods and services to the public. It provides guidance on how to make their services accessible and how tax credits and deductions may be used to offset specific costs. (Spanish, Cambodian, Hmong, Korean, Japanese, Laotian, Tagalog and Vietnamese editions available form the ADA Information Line.)

ADA-TA: A Technical Assistance Update from the Department of Justice. A serial publication that addresses two topics in each issue: "Common Questions" answers questions about ADA requirements; "Design/Details" provides information and illustrations of particular design requirements.

ADA Tax Incentive Packet for Businesses. A packet of information to help businesses understand and take advantage of the tax credit and deduction available for complying with the ADA.

Common ADA Errors and Omissions in New Construction and Alterations. This 13-page document lists a sampling of common accessibility errors or omissions that have been identified through the Department of Justice's ongoing enforcement efforts. The significance of the errors is discussed and references are provided to the requirements of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

ADA Business Briefs. Publications explaining specific ADA issues that are designed to be easily printed and distributed to employees:

• Communicating with People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Hospital Settings
• Communicating with Guests who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Hotels, Motels, and Other Places of Transient Lodging
• Re-striping Parking Lots
• Service Animals
• Assistance at Gas Stations

Commonly Asked Questions About Service Animals. A 3-page publication explaining the requirements of the ADA regarding animals that accompany and provide services for a person with a disability. (Spanish edition available from the ADA Information Line.)

How to File a Title 111 Complaint. This publication details the procedure for filing a complaint under title 111 of the ADA, which prohibits discrimination based on disability by businesses and non-profit agencies. (Spanish edition available from the ADA Information Line.)

Commonly Asked Questions About Child Care Centers and the Americans with Disabilities Act. A 13-page publication explaining how the requirements of the ADA apply to Child Care Centers. The document also describes some of the Department of Justice's ongoing enforcements efforts in the child care area and provides a resource list on sources of information on the ADA.

Questions and Answers: the ADA and Persons with HIV/AIDS. A 16-page publication explaining the requirements of the ADA for employers, businesses and non-profit agencies that serve the public, and State and local governments to avoid discriminating against persons with HIV/AIDS. (Spanish edition available from the ADA Information Line.)

Assistance at Self-Serve Gas Stations. A 1-page document providing guidance on the ADA and refueling assistance at self-serve gas stations.

Common ADA Problems at Newly Constructed Lodging Facilities. An 11-page document lists a sampling of common accessibility problems at newly constructed lodging facilities that have been identified through the Department of Justice's ongoing enforcement efforts.

Five Steps To Make New Lodging Facilities Comply With The ADA. A 3-page document highlighting five steps that owners, operators, and franchisors can take to make sure that new lodging facilities comply with the ADA.

Americans with Disabilities Act Checklists for New Lodging Facilities. This 34-page checklists is a self-help survey that owners, franchisors, and managers of lodging facilities can use to identify ADA mistakes at their facilities.

Americans with Disabilities Act Guide for Places of Lodging: Serving Guests Who Blind or Who Have Low Vision. A 12-page publication explaining what hotels, motels, and other places of transient lodging can do to accommodate guests who are blind or have low vision.