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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and People with Physical Disabilities

TOPICS

Brief summary of ADA
Building accessible congregations
Curb ramps at existing intersections
Definition of "disability" in ADA
Definition of "qualified person with a disability" in ADA
Modification of municipal buildings
"Olmstead" Executive Order
Pre-employment medical exams
Retail accessibility
Service animals
When ADA isn't the solution

 

WISCONSIN LINKS

ADA Wisconsin Partnership (exit DHS)
Fair employment, fair housing and civil rights laws  (exit DHS)
How to file a discrimination complaint  (exit DHS)

 

OTHER LINKS

Access Board  (exit DHS)
ADA Business Connection  (exit DHS)
Child care center guidelines  (exit DHS)
Great Lakes ADA Center  (exit DHS)
"Olmstead" Supreme Court decision  (exit DHS)
Play area guidelines  (exit DHS)
Small business guide  (exit DHS)
Small towns guide  (exit DHS)

Last Revised: March 02, 2009