The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1989 is a
comprehensive federal statute affirming the rights of persons with
disabilities. It is a wide-ranging civil rights statute that prohibits
discrimination against people with disabilities - similar to the protection
given to women, minorities and others since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was
enacted. The law bars discrimination in employment and requires most
employers to make reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with
disabilities starting in 1992. It also bars discrimination in any
activity or service operated or funded by state or local government similar to
a 1973 requirement for services operated or funded by the federal government.
For more information on the ADA, please contact the Office of Human Resources
at 607-436-2509.
