What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that was passed by the US Congress in 1990. The purpose of the ADA is to protect people with disabilities from discrimination and to ensure equal access to employment, public accommodations, transportation, and other services. The law prohibits discrimination in the workplace based on disability, and requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Additionally, the ADA covers public accommodations, such as hotels, restaurants, stores, and places of recreation, requiring them to make reasonable modifications so that they can be fully accessible to people with disabilities. The ADA covers both physical and mental disabilities, a broad definition that includes autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, learning disabilities, and more. The ADA also protects people from discrimination based on their association with people who have disabilities. In New Hampshire, the ADA is enforced by the US Department of Justice. If someone feels they have been discriminated against based on their disability, they can file a complaint with the Department of Justice or a lawsuit in federal court. New Hampshire has also enacted additional laws which provide additional protections and support for people with disabilities.

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