Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Frequently Asked Questions About the ADA

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Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA

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About the Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.

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