What is ADA?
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What is the ADA?
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA), was signed into law under President George Bush on July 26, 1990. It prohibits discrimination against disabled citizens and mandates the removal of barriers limiting their full participation within American society.
The ADA bans discrimination in employment, and requires full access to government facilities, services and public transportation. It also prohibits privately owned businesses from excluding or discriminating against people with disabilities. It also established a national telephone relay service for deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens, enabling essential access to telephonic communication.
For more information on the American with Disabilities Act, contact the Department of Justice at:
Website: http://www.ada.gov
Phone: 1-800-514-0301
Phone (TDD): 1-800-514-0383
Fresno ADA Advisory Council and the City of Fresno
The Barrier Free Hotline call : 621-4ADA (4232)
For further information you may also contact:
Ed Eames, ADA Council Chair (559) 224-0544
Marilyn Jost, ADA Council Vice Chair (559) 251-5678
Elizabeth Kunz, ADA Coordinator (559) 621-8716