Prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in programs that receive federal financial assistance. (504 FAQs)
The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s disability in employment, state and local government, public accommodations, public transportation and telecommunications. An individual with a disability is defined as any individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one of more major life activities. The primary purpose of the ADA Amendments Act is to make it easier for people with disabilities to obtain protection under the ADA. For more information, you may visit ada.gov.
