What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990 and is a law that protects the civil rights of people with disabilities. It was designed to ensure that individuals with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in areas such as employment, public services, public accommodations, and transportation. Under the ADA, employers are prohibited from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, discharge, and job training. The ADA requires state and local government agencies to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities so they can participate in public services and programs. Public accommodations such as restaurants, hotels, shopping centers, and movie theaters, must provide access to people with disabilities. The ADA also requires public transportation services, such as buses, rail lines, and airports, to make their facilities accessible to people with disabilities. The Department of Transportation also provides funds to states and cities to assist with making public transportation services accessible to people with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else, and that they receive the same level of service and access to public and private spaces. This law is taken very seriously in Virginia, and it is important for everyone in the state to be aware of and comply with its provisions.
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