Disability rights are civil rights. From voting to parking, the ADA is a law that protects people with disabilities in many areas of public life.

Learn what the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers, how to file a disability-related complaint, and ADA rights for using service animals.

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 many areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and many public and private places that are open to the general public.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities.

The text of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), including changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.

Detailed guidance documents explaining the rights and responsibilities under the ADA and the Department’s regulations related to topics the ADA covers including service animals, health care and more.

The ADA provides an important tool to fight discrimination: filing a complaint with an appropriate federal agency. This page outlines the steps to do so.

These topic overviews are a basic starting point for understanding areas the ADA covers including service animals, parking and effective communication.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people with disabilities from discrimination. Disability rights are civil rights. From voting to parking, the ADA is a law that protects people with disabilities in many areas of public life.