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The Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications.

Frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act

  ADA Anniversary Toolkit - July 26

Who We Are

The Michigan ADA Steering Committee operates as the state steering committee for the Great Lakes ADA Center. The committee was formed in 1991 and is comprised of volunteers from businesses, disability groups and government agencies all working together to increase the awareness and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout the State of Michigan through:

The ADA requires businesses and governments to make their goods, services, and/or facilities accessible to clients, customers and employees with disabilities. The Steering Committee seeks to make this a reality in Michigan.

 

What is the Great Lakes ADA Center?

The Great Lakes ADA Center is one of ten regional centers funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), a division of the Department of Education. It provides information, problem solving assistance and referrals for implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other related laws and can be reached at 1-800-949-4232 between 8am and 5pm (CST). 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Michigan ADA Steering Committee is to increase the awareness and implementation of the ADA throughout the state by forging a partnership between the disability and business communities in the State of Michigan. 

  

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There were more than 2,010 proclamations of recommitment to the mission of the ADA in 2010!

 

 

 

 Audio Conferences: ADA, Legal, Technology

Hotel Reservations

February 21, 2012

 2-3:30 PM

 

Service Animals and Post-Seconday Institutions

March 20, 2012

 2-3:30 PM

 

Accessibility Online: Webinars from U.S. Access Board and ADA National Network

"Accessible Courthouses and Courtrooms" Webinar

 February 12, 2012

2:30-4:00 PM EST

 

 Disability Law Lowdown (DLL) Podcast Series

The Disability Law Lowdown offers the latest in

disability rights information every other week.

 

See the ADA Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal

 
    National ADA Symposium Logo

March 12-14, 2012, in Orlando

May 30-June 1, 2012, in Indianapolis

 ***Apply for $400 Stipend to Cover Cost of Indianapolis ADA Symposium Registration***

 

Q&A for Small Businesses regarding the ADA Amendements Act of 2008

 

How did the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 affect the ADA?

 

 2010 Revised ADA Requirements from the U.S. Department of Justice

 

See the results of the

ADA in Your Community poll

 


 

Contact the ADA Steering Committee coordinator with questions or comments about the information on this site

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