Employers

As an employer with 15 or more employees, what can I expect when I contact my regional DBTAC?

The centers offer several ways to assist employers in meeting their obligations under the ADA. Some examples of services are highlighted below, but don’t hesitate to call your regional center if your question falls outside these examples. For more information on your obligations as an owner or operator of a business serving the public, see the section for businesses.

Information and Technical Assistance

Typical questions include:

  • What is considered reasonable accommodation?
  • How do I know if an applicant needs an accommodation?
  • What can I ask, or not ask, about the disability of an applicant or employee?
  • Will hiring people with disabilities increase the cost of my health benefits program?

The DBTACs can provide:

  • Support via toll-free telephone number or e-mail.
  • Additional information via mail, Internet or fax.
  • Referrals to documents, organizations or consultants.
  • Assistance in both English and Spanish.

Training

ADA training is available on the following topics:

  • The relationship between the ADA, FMLA, state laws and workers’ compensation.
  • disability sensitivity.
  • Determining reasonable accommodations.

Training can be provided:

  • Both on- and off-site.
  • As part of the distance learning series.
  • As a Web-based program.

Publications

In addition to links to federal agency publications and technical materials available through the ADA Portal, materials developed by the centers include:

  • ADA Basics – an online training program.
  • Accessible computing stations posters.
  • Emergency sign language posters.