Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
                           Fact Sheet




                           Employment 

Employers may not discriminate against an individual with a
disability in hiring or promotion if the person is otherwise
qualified for the job.

Employers can ask about one's ability to perform a job, but
cannot inquire if someone has a disability or subject a person to
tests that tend to screen out people with disabilities. 

Employers will need to provide "reasonable accommodation" to
individuals with disabilities.  This includes steps such as job
restructuring and modification of equipment.

Employers do not need to provide accommodations that impose an
"undue hardship" on business operations.  

Who needs to comply:
   All employers with 25 or more employees must comply, effective
   July 26, 1992.
   All employers with 15-24 employees must comply, effective 
   July 26, 1994.


                         Transportation 

New public transit buses ordered after August 26, 1990, must be
accessible to individuals with disabilities. 

Transit authorities must provide comparable paratransit or other
special transportation services to individuals with disabilities
who cannot use fixed route bus services, unless an undue burden
would result. 

Existing rail systems must have one accessible car per train by
July 26, 1995.

New rail cars ordered after August 26, 1990, must be accessible.

New bus and train stations must be accessible.

Key stations in rapid light, and commuter rail systems must be
made accessible by July 26, 1993, with extensions up to 20 years
for commuter rail (30 years of rapid and light rail).

All existing Amtrak stations must be accessible by July 26, 2010.



                      Public Accommodations

Private entities such as restaurants, hotels, and retail stores
may not discriminate against individuals with disabilities,
effective January 26, 1992.

Auxiliary aids and services must be provided to individuals with
vision or hearing impairments or other individuals with
disabilities, unless an undue burden would result. 

Physical barriers in existing facilities must be removed, if
removal is readily achievable.  If not alternative methods of
providing the services must be offered, if they are readily
achievable.  

All new construction and alterations of facilities must be
accessible. 

                   State and Local Government

State and local governments may not discriminate against
qualified individuals with disabilities. 

All government facilities, services, and communications must be
accessible consistent with the requirements of section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

                       Telecommunications

Companies offering telephone service to the general public must
offer telephone relay services to individuals who use
telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD's) or similar
devices. 

          This document is available in the following accessible
formats:

          -  Braille
          -  Large Print
          -  Audiotape
          -  Electronic file on computer disk
             and electronic bulletin board (202) 514-6193

     For more information about the ADA contact:

                    U.S. Department of Justice
                    Civil Rights Division 
                    Coordination and Review Section
                    P.O. Box 66118
                    Washington, D.C.   20035-6118
                    (202) 514-0301 (Voice)
                    (202) 514-0381 (TDD)
                    (202) 514-0383 (TDD)