Federal ADA Regulations and Standards

The ADA statute identifies who is a person with a disability, who has obligations under the ADA, general non-discrimination requirements and other basic obligations. It delegates fleshing out those obligations to federal agencies. The agencies issue regulations and design standards. The regulations have the details on the rights of people with disabilities and responsibilities of employers, state and local governments, transportation providers, businesses and non-profit organizations. The design standards specify how many entrances need to be accessible, how many toilet rooms and the design for those elements.  To know what the ADA requires, you need to read the law, regulations and design standards.  

ADA Statute

• Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended

ADA Regulations and Design Standards

• ADA Standards for Accessible Design
• ADA Title I Employment Regulations
• ADA Title I Regulations on Employer Wellness Programs
• ADA Title II Regulation for State and Local Governments
• ADA Title III Regulations for Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities (private sector)
• Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities: Paratransit, Over-the-Road Buses, Taxis, Vehicle Acquisition
• Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities: Reasonable Modification of Policies and Practices
• Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities: Passenger Vessels
• ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities
• ADA Specifications for Transportation Vehicles
• ADA Title IV Telecommunication Relay Services Rules