Law

accessibility laws and standards

USA

THE ADA

The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990
as amended
The text of the ADA

The ADA Amendments Act of 2008
An act to restore the intent and protections of
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

TITLE II

Title ll - Final Rule Amending 28 CFR Part 35
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
in State and Local Government Services
as published in the Federal Register September 15, 2010

Revised Final Title ll Regulation
with integrated text
integrates the new provisions with the existing Title ll text
that was unchanged by the 2010 revisions

Revised Final TITLE IIRegulation
with integrated text in bold
integrates the new provisions with the existing Title ll text
that was unchanged by the 2010 revisions

Title II of the ADA
published July 26, 1991
which was to be used only until March 14, 2011

Title ll Technical Assistance Manual
Covering state and local government programs and services

DOJ/DOT Joint Technical Assistance
on the Title ll Requirements
to Provide Curb Ramps
When Streets, Roads, or Highways
are Altered through Resurfacing

Glossary of Terms for
DOJ/DOT Joint Technical Assistance
on the Title ll Requirements
to Provide Curb Ramps
When Streets, Roads, or Highways
are Altered through Resurfacing

TITLE III

Title lll - Final Rule Amending 28 CFR Part 36
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
by Public Accommodations
and in Commercial Facilities
as published in the Federal Register September 15, 2010

Revised Final Title lll Regulation
with integrated text
integrates the new provisions with the existing Title lll text
that was unchanged by the 2010 revisions

Revised Final Title lll Regulation
with integrated text in bold
integrates the new provisions with the existing Title lll text
that was unchanged by the 2010 revisions

Title lll of the ADA
published July 26, 1991
which was to be used only until March 14, 2011

Title lll Technical Assistance Manual
Covering public accommodations and commercial facilities

THE STANDARDS

The 2010 ADA Standards
The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

For Title ll, the 2010 Standards =
the 2004 ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines
for Buildings and Facilities
plus 28 CFR 35.151.

For Title lll, the 2010 Standards =
the 2004 ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines
for Buildings and Facilities
plus 28 CFR Part 36, Subpart D.

From March 15, 2012 onward,
these are THE Standards.

28 CFR 35.151
A component of the 2010 Standards for Title ll,
28 CFR 35.151 is the
New Construction and Alterations portion of Title ll

28 CFR Part 36, Subpart D
A component of the 2010 Standards for Title lll,
Subpart D is the
New Construction and Alterations portion of Title lll

36 CFR Part 1191, Appendices B and C
The 2004 ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines
for Buildings and Facilities
the basis of the scoping and technical requirements
of the 2010 Standards

The 1991 Standards
The ADA Standards for Accessible Design
28 CFR Part 36, Appendix A,
which were to be used until March 14, 2012,
currently a safe harbor under certain conditions

UFAS
Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards,
describes and depicts the minimum requirements of
the Architectural Barriers Act

NEW GUIDELINES

Proposed Guidelines for
Pedestrian Facilities
in the Public Right-of-Way
will address access for blind pedestrians at street crossings,
wheelchair access to on-street parking,
roadway design practices,
crosswalks, curb ramps, street furnishings
and pedestrian signals

Final Guidelines for
Outdoor Developed Areas
effective 11/25/2013
addresses access to trails,
beach access routes, picnic areas and camping areas.
applies to federal agencies and non-federal agencies
constructing recreation facilities on federal land

Proposed Guidelines for
Shared Use Paths
used by bicyclists and pedestrians,
including those with disabilities,
for transportation and recreation purposes,
they are physically separated from motor vehicle traffic.

FACT SHEETS

Fact Sheet 2010 Standards
summary of Changes in the 2010 Standards

Fact Sheet Title ll
highlights of the Final Rule to Amend the
Department of Justice's Regulation
Implementing Title ll of the ADA

Fact Sheet Title lll
highlights of the Final Rule to Amend the
Department of Justice's Regulation
Implementing Title lll of the ADA

Appendix B to part 36
analysis and Commentary on the
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards
for Accessible Design
U.S. Department of Justice

TAX INCENTIVES

Tax Incentives for Businesses
U.S. Department of Justice

Facts About Disability-Related
Tax Provisions
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Tax Incentives Packet on the
Americans With Disabilities Act
Office of the Attorney General

FAIR HOUSING

Fair Housing Act Design Manual
Good diagrams, simple text

The Fair Housing Act
DOJ Civil Rights Division

Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines
HUD

Accessibility (Design and Construction)
Requirements for Covered Multifamily Dwellings
Under the Fair Housing Act
Joint Statement of HUD and DOJ - April 30, 2013

Safe Harbors
HUD

History of the Fair Housing Act
HUD

Requirements of the Fair Housing Act
HUD

ANSI A117.1 - 2003
International Code Council

RESIDENTIAL

International Residental Code 2012
Applies to one and two family dwellings

International Building Code 2012
Where there are four or more
dwelling units or sleeping units
in a single structure,
Chapter 11 for group R-3 applies.

EMPLOYMENT

Title l of the ADA
Employment

Title V of the ADA
Miscellaneous provisions including accommodations,
retaliation, insurance, worker's compensation

FMLA
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993

FMLA as amended
January 28 2008, October 28 2009, and December 21 2009

CFR Title 29 Part 825
Code of Federal Regulations, FMLA

FMLA Overview and Information
United States Department of Labor

Disability Discrimination
U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Cancer in the Workplace and the ADA
U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Diabetes in the Workplace and the ADA
U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Epilepsy in the Workplace and the ADA
U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Intellectual Disabilities in the Workplace and the ADA
U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

TRANSPORTATION

Proposed Guidelines for
Passenger Vessels
design criteria for large vessels when newly constructed
or altered to ensure that they are accessible
to people with disabilities

ADA Standards for
Transportation Facilities
U.S. Department of Transportation
adopts the current ADA Standards

ADA Standards for
Transportation Vehicles
DOT's current standards are consistent with the 1991 ADAAG.
vehicle guidlines are in the process of being updated.

Aviation Consumer Protection
and Enforcement
U.S. Department of Transportation

49 U.S.C. § 41705
Air Carrier Access Act

Information about the Air Carrier Access Act
Family Village

14 CFR Part 382
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel
U.S. Department of Transportation rule

Sec. 12184
Prohibition of discrimination
in specified public transportation services
provided by private entities
from the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended

ODDS AND ENDS

The ABA
The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968
Requires access to facilities designed, built,
altered, or leased with federal funds.

The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1973
As amended,including Title l through Title Vll

Section 504
Of the Rehabilitation Act requires
nondiscrimination in all programs,
services and activities receiving
federal financial assistance,
and in programs, services and activities
conducted by executive agencies.
(scroll down to Section 504)

Section 508
Of the Rehabilitation Act requires that
federal agency electronic and information technology
be accessible to people with disabilities,
including employees and members of the public.

ADA Home Page
U.S. Department of Justice

INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES

Typically, use Google Translate or Chrome if required.

United States International Council on Disabilities
Mission: to promote the rights and full participation
of persons with disabilities through global engagement
and United States foreign affairs

United Nations Enable
Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
United Nations

Optional Protocol to the
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
United Nations

Web Accessibility Initiative
World Wide Web Consortium

Rehabilitation International
Advancing the rights and inclusion
of persons with disabilities worldwide

InterAction
A united voice for global change

International and Comparative
Disability Law Web Resources
Syracuse College of Law Library

Mobility International USA
Creating a world as it should be

AUSTRALIA

Disability Discrimination Act 1992
Including amendments up to Act No. 169 of 2012

BELIZE

Signed the UN Convention on the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities
At this writing (2013) Belize has no laws requiring
accessibility for people with disabilities.

The Inspiration Center
To give every child the support, care, stimulation and
opportunities for participation and decision-making,
essential elements for their growth and holistic development

BERMUDA

Advance facts about Bermuda
for disabled residents and visitors
Travel for the Disabled

CANADA

Alberta Human Rights Act
Alberta Human Rights Commission

British Columbia
Human Rights Code RSBC 1996, Chapter 210
Current version in force since Jan 1, 2008

Manitoba Human Rights Code
Manitoba Human Rights Commission

New Brunswick Human Rights Act
2011 Chapter 171

Newfoundland and Labrador
Buildings Accessibility Act
An act respecting accessibility to buildings
for persons with disabilities

Consolidated Newfoundland and Labrador
Regulation 1140/96
Buildings Accessibility Regulations
under the Buildings Accessibility Act

Northwest Territories Human Rights Act
Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission

Nova Scotia Laws
Laws and policies that affect the lives of
persons with disabilities

Nunavut Human Rights Act
Nunavut Human Rights Tribunal

Ontario's Access ON
Making Ontario Accessible
Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment

Ontario's AODA
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

Ontario Integrated Accessibility Standards
Made under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

Prince Edward Island Human Rights Act
Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission

Québec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms
Whereas every human being possesses intrinsic rights and freedoms

Saskatchewan Office of Disability Issues
Hosted by the Ministry of Social Services

Yukon Human Rights Act
Yukon Human Rights Commission

COSTA RICA

Ley 7600
Ley Igualdad de Oportunidades Para las Personas con Discapacidad

GERMANY

Nullbarriere.de
Barrier-free planning, building and housing

GUATEMALA

CONADI Guatemala
Consejo Nacional Para la Atención de las Personas con Discapacidad

Procurador de los Derechos Humanos
Guatemala Office of Human Rights Ombudsman

Transitions Foundation of Guatemala
Mobilizing Guatemalans with disabilities through health,
rehabilitation, education, spiritual development, leadership
skills, social integration and employment

IRELAND

National Disability Authority
An independent state body promoting Universal Design

Disability Act 2005
Houses of the Oireachtas
Tithe an Oireachtais

Code of Practice on Accessibility of Public Services
and Information Provided by Public Bodies
a practical guide supplementing the Disability Act 2005

Assist Ireland
Citizens Information Board

MEXICO

Abandoned and Disappeared: Mexico's Segregation and
Abuse of Children and Adults with Disabilities
Disability Rights International

CMDPDH
Mexican Commission for the Defense and Promotion of Human Rights

NORTHERN IRELAND

Disability Discrimination Act
1995

Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) 2006
Latest available revision

Office for Disability Issues
We help remove barriers.

PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Accessibility Construction Act
Barrier Free Enviorment Ordinance
People's Republic of China State Council Order Section 622
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Barrier-Free Design National Standards Promulgated
An announcement from People's Republic of China
concerning GB50763-2012 revised standards

Presidential Decree No. 3: Protection of Disabled People
People's Republic of China

PERU

CONADIS
National Council for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities

General Law on Persons with Disabilities
Law 29973

PUERTO RICO

Northeast ADA Center
Puerto Rico is covered by the ADA

UNITED KINGDOM

Equality Act 2010
Latest available version

Creating a Fairer and More Equal Society
Department for Culture, Media & Sport and
Government Equalities Office

Equality and Human Rights Commission
Creating a fairer Britain