What are my rights under the ADA?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination. In Maryland, the ADA protects individuals from discrimination based on their disability in areas such as employment, public accommodations, and state and local government services. Under the ADA, individuals with disabilities have the right to be protected from discrimination in areas such as access to goods and services. This means that businesses and services providers must make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, such as providing physical access, providing sign language interpreters, or making other accommodations. Individuals with disabilities also have the right to be treated equally in hiring and other employment decisions. Employers are not allowed to discriminate in their hiring decisions based on someone’s disability. The ADA also requires that state and local governments provide services in a way that is accessible to individuals with disabilities. This includes providing physical access to buildings, ensuring access to public services, and ensuring that all services are provided in a way that is understandable to individuals with disabilities. Finally, the ADA requires that businesses and other public accommodations provide equal access to goods and services. This includes providing access to services, allowing service animals, and providing appropriate physical access. In summary, the ADA gives individuals with disabilities a wide range of rights and protections from discrimination in areas such as employment, public accommodations, and state and local government services.

What are my rights under the ADA?

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