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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 employment, state and local government services, public accommodations and telecommunications.
The ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008 was passed "to carry out the ADA's objectives of providing 'a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination' by reinstating a broad scope of protection to be available under the ADA."
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).
ADA Michigan
ADA Michigan (formerly 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 working together to increase the awareness and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act 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. ADA Michigan seeks to make this a reality in Michigan.
Mission Statement
The mission of ADA Michigan 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.
The ADA Case Law Database is a comprehensive search tool that provides information pertaining to significant rulings under the ADA.
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ADA TRAINING AND INFORMATION:
"Upcoming changes for federal contractors and subcontractors: Hiring and employing people with disabilities"
May 28 at 2-3:30 PM
"Program Access in Parks, Recreation and Tourism"
May 29 at 2-3:30 PM
Accessibility Online Webinar Series:
"Accessible Fire Alarm Systems"
June 6 at 2:30-4:00 PM EST
"The anatomy and myth of the ADA drive-by lawsuit"
July 17 at 2-3:30 PM
"Update on Accessible Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy"
July 25 at 2-3:30 PM
"Accessibility of Web Information: Implications for how the Public and Private Sector Conducts Business"
July 17 at 3-4:30 PM
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The Disability Law Lowdown podcast offers the latest in disability rights information every other week.
Webinar Series for the Lodging Industry:
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