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Your Rights Under the ADA: A Quick Guide
A short introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act and where to get help if your rights are not respected.
This is general, plain-language information — not legal, medical, or financial advice. Please confirm details with the official source.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in many areas of public life.
The ADA covers employment, state and local government services, public accommodations such as stores and restaurants, transportation, and telecommunications.
Employers with 15 or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Businesses open to the public must remove barriers when it is readily achievable.
If you believe your rights have been violated, write down what happened, when, and who was involved. You may be able to file a complaint with a federal or state agency, and deadlines apply.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Advocacy organizations listed on MittenLink can help you understand your options.
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