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Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades

La Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) es una legislación histórica de derechos civiles que fue aprobada en 1990. El objetivo de la ADA es dar forma a la sociedad estadounidense para incluir a las personas con discapacidad en varias áreas clave, como por empleo, los programas y actividades del gobierno estatal y local, y las empresas y organizaciones sin fines de lucro abiertas al público. La Ley ADA tiene cinco títulos.

  • El Título I se refiere al empleo.
  • El Título II aborda los programas, servicios y actividades del gobierno estatal y local (entidades públicas).
  • El Título III se aplica a las empresas y organizaciones sin fines de lucro que están abiertas al público lugares (acomodo público).
  • El Título IV estableció el sistema de retransmisión para acceso telefónico para personas sordas o con problemas de audición.
  • El Título V tiene requisitos que se aplican a la ADA en su conjunto y cómo la ADA impacta otras leyes.

En 2008, el Congreso fortaleció y aclaró la ADA con la Ley de Enmiendas de ADA (ADAAA, por sus siglas en inglés).

[ Ver también: Reseña de la Ley ADA ]

Artículos

Hojas de Hechos

Pregunte a ADA

  • ¿Qué hay sobre el COVID-19?
    P: ¿Qué recursos recomienda para el COVID-19? R: Primero, reconozcamos que hacerle frente al COVID-19 puede ser muy difícil, y esperamos que esté bien a pesar de los desaf...
  • ADA y Certificaciones de Productos
    P: Mi empresa produce barras de agarre de acuerdo con los criterios de diseño establecidos en los estándares de diseño de la ADA. Un cliente, un astillero en Europa, ahora solicit...
  • ¿Puede llamar a ADA?
    ADA no es una agencia, organización o proveedor de servicio. ADA es una ley de derechos civiles que prohíbe la discriminación en contra de las personas con discapacidades en todas...
  • Entidades Religiosas y Sin Fines de Lucro
    P: Estoy tratando de averiguar si un 501(c)(3) es una entidad “religiosa” para fines de ADA (es decir, acomodo en una guardería). No estoy teniendo suerte. ¿Hay un lugar para...
  • ¿La ADA no se aplica a todos los apartamentos y condominios?
    No, La Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés) no siempre se aplica a apartamentos y condominios. En términos de vivienda, las entidades del Títu...

Infográficas

Because of the ADA

Infographic titled 'Because of the ADA.' The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law on July 26, 1990. The ADA is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including access to jobs, schools, transportation, and public and private places that are open to the general public. The law is divided into five titles (or areas) where the various protections for people with disabilities are spelled out. The goal of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Here are just a few of the positive effects that can be observed today, all because of the ADA. Are you going out into the community? You can park in an accessible parking space. You can take an accessible bus. You can easily enter stores because of a curb ramp and doors that are accessible. You can navigate through stores along a clear path of travel. Signage at areas like bathrooms is clear and concise with raised characters and Braille. Drinking fountains are accessible. The checkout counter and service counters you encounter are lower and more accessible. You can bring your service animal with you. Are you going to the movies? theaters offer assisted listening devices to help you hear better. Are you making a phone call? You can use a relay service to assist you with communication. Are you going to a concert or sporting event? You have access to wheelchair accessible seats alongside your friends and family. Are you going to work? You can request a change in how things are typically done from your employer, called a reasonable accommodation, to assist you with work tasks. Are you going to vote or to a town meeting? Your polling place and municipal programs, offices and meetings must be accessible to you. Are you going to the Doctor? You can request an interpreter to communicate more efficiently. You can request medical information in a manner that works for you. Nearly 37 million people in our country have a disability and nearly 25% of today's 20 year olds will experience disability in their lifetime. (ADA National Network, ADA Anniversary Toolkit) 'This Act is powerful in its simplicity. it will ensure that people with disabilities are given the basic guarantees for which they have worked so long and hard. Independence, freedom of choice, control of their own lives, the opportunity to blend fully and equally into the rich mosaic of the American mainstream.' -President George H.W. Bush, ADA Signing Ceremony, July 26, 1990 Share on Facebook

Small Employer Survey Results #5

'Small Employer Survey Results #5' Graphic shows example comic titled 'What is a Disability?' featuring two coworkers speaking and a caption: 95% of small employers in our survey found this comic format a helpful way to access information on disability. Comic panel 1: “Small Companies and the ADA.” Coworker 2: 'I just read that the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to small companies. But no one here uses a wheelchair or is blind.' Subtitle: The employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act apply to all businesses with fifteen or more employees. Panel 2: “Disability Under the ADA.” Coworker 1: “Actually, 20% of the American population has a disability. Many disabilities you can’t even see. Conditions like hearing impairments, depression, and cancer may be disabilities under the ADA.” Subtitle: “Under the ADA, if an employee has an ongoing or serious medical/health condition that affects how the body works or the way they do their job, they might have a disability.” Panel 3: “Covered Employees”. Coworker 2 thinking, “Huh. Tom has a slipped disc. Silvia has low vision, and Mateo deals with anxiety. These could all be disabilities under the ADA.” Subtitle: “In order to benefit from the protections of the ADA, an employee must disclose they have a disability to their employer.” Source: Chang, H.-Y., von Schrader, S., & Strobel Gower, W. (2019). Small organizations and Title I of the ADA: A survey study in Region 2. Ithaca, NY: Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability. If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232. Share on Facebook

The ADA in K-12 Schools

Infographic that says: The ADA in K-12 Schools The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to public schools (including charter schools) and private schools from kindergarten through high school. Religiously controlled schools are exempt from the ADA, but state or local nondiscrimination laws may still apply. What does the ADA impact in schools? - All educational programs, services, and activities - Access to school buildings and facilities, summer programs, and extracurricular activities - Parent-teacher conferences, school board meetings, adult education, sporting events, school plays, and graduation ceremonies Share on Facebook

ADA: Title V - Miscellaneous Provisions

'ADA: Title V - Miscellaneous Provisions' Title V of the ADA gathers together a number of additional provisions of the ADA including: - Prohibitions against retaliation for those that exercise their rights - Clarification that the ADA does not override federal, state or local laws that provide equal or greater protections - Provision of technical assistance to those who have rights or responsibilities under the ADA - Creation and maintenance of accessible design standards - Authorizing the use of settlement agreements and similar alternative means of dispute resolution If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232 Share on Facebook

What is the ADA?

Infographic that says: What is the ADA? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law for people with disabilities. The ADA: is about equal access and equal opportunity for people with disabilities; has its own definition of disability that is meant to be interpreted to cover as many people as possible; is intended as a national mandate to eliminate discrimination against people with disabilities; provides clear, strong, consistent, enforceable standards that address discrimination against people with disabilities. Share on Facebook

Aging and the ADA

Infographic titled 'Aging and the ADA' featuring a senior couple in a movie theater. The ADA benefits older people too! How does the ADA Help? Easy and safe parking. No more heavy doors. Ways to hear better at shows. Wide entrances and aisles. Easier access to information. If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 Share on Facebook

Webinars

  • Introducción al Kit de Herramientas para Animales de Servicio
    July 27, 2022
    ¿Los clientes traen perros a su negocio alegando que son animales de servicio, animales de apoyo emocional, perros de consuelo o perros de terapia? Únase a Chris Sweet, asistente t&eacut...
  • ADA 101.2 Overview of Title I and Employment
    April 26, 2021
    Este seminario gratuito en línea es el tercero de la serie ADA 101 del Centro ADA del Noreste. Dirigido para los nuevos en la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades o para quienes deseen un...
  • ADA 101.1 Defining Disability
    March 26, 2021
    Esta presentación se basará en la introducción a La Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés) que se realizó en el seminario web, ADA...
  • Northeast ADA Center Year in Review 2020
    January 28, 2021
    Aunque el COVID-19 fue una de las historias más importantes del 2020, ocurrieron otros acontecimientos relacionados con la ley ADA. Acompañe al equipo de asistencia técnica del Ce...

Noticias

  • ¡28vo Aniversario de la Ley ADA!
    July 18, 2018
    La Ley para Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (Ley ADA) fue promulgada por el presidente George H.W. Bush el 26 de julio de 1990. Esta ley estableció un mandato completo nacional para la elimi...
  • Celebre la Ley ADA
    July 17, 2019
    A través del año, celebre la Ley para Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) y el Aniversario de la ADA (26 de julio) en sus lugares de trabajo, escuelas y comunidades. Aunque hemos ad...
  • Cuando se Trata de Alcohol, la Ley ADA Distingue Entre ‘Tener una Discapacidad" y ‘Conducta Impropia Relacionada a la Discapacidad'
    October 16, 2019
    Estar bajo la influencia de alcohol en el trabajo no equivale a una discapacidad, nunca. El alcoholismo es una discapacidad amparada por la Ley ADA. Sin embargo, la Ley ADA no le requiere a los patron...
  • Oportunidad de Participar en Encuesta
    August 15, 2018
    ¿Sabía usted que las pequeñas empresas (con menos de 500 empleados) constituyen más del 98% de las empresas de Nueva York y Nueva Jersey? También emplean más...
  • Qué Hay de Nuevo
    April 15, 2020
    El equipo del Centro ADA del Noreste espera que se encuentre bien. El nuevo coronavirus (COVID-19) nos está afectando bastante, especialmente a la comunidad con discapacidades. Las personas no...