ADA and Addiction
Individuals who are working to recover from addictions such as alcoholism and substance use disorders are generally considered to be people with disabilities who are
January 13, 2022
Article Archive
These articles are reprinted or adapted from ADA In Focus, the newsletter of the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center. ADA in Focus is intended for use by individuals, state and local governments, businesses, legal entities, and others interested in developments in the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication is intended solely as an informal guidance and should not be construed as legally binding. ADA In Focus does not serve as determination of the legal rights or responsibilities under the ADA for any individual, business, or entity.
The articles are listed in chronological order, beginning with the most recent.
Long COVID and Disability Under the Law
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently published a document, Guidance on “Long COVID” as
August 13, 2021
Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation
Of the many things the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed in our lives, employment is certainly at the top of the list. Last spring, millions
January 13, 2021
ADA Enforcement Options: Title II
Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in all programs, activities, and services of state and local governments, also called
August 14, 2020
Reasonable Accommodation: Reassignment
The ADA requires covered employers to provide “reasonable accommodation” to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, and the statute specifically includes “reassignment to a vacant
December 1, 2019
Accommodating Test-Takers with Disabilities: Finding the Balance
The ADA addresses a wide variety of tests, including job-related tests given by employers, academic tests given by schools, and tests for licenses or professional
May 15, 2019
The New Digital Divide: Accessibility in Cyberspace
The blistering pace of technological development in recent years has both generated new opportunities and raised new barriers for individuals with disabilities. Perhaps no issue
December 1, 2018
Adjusting for Access: Reasonable Modifications in Policies, Practices, and Procedures
One of the central requirements of both Title II and Title III of the ADA is the obligation to make “reasonable modifications in policies, practices,
September 1, 2018
Access to History: The ADA and Historic Places
The United States is a relatively young country, but one rich in historic significance. Long before thirteen nascent colonies declared independence from England and began
May 15, 2018
Religious Organizations and Private Clubs Under the ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) includes some exemptions and allowances for religious entities and private membership clubs. There are distinctions between the two types
December 1, 2017
The ADA, Structural Accessibility, and Existing Buildings
The ADA includes some unique provisions that affect businesses and agencies that operate in older buildings and facilities. Our office continues to receive a lot
December 1, 2017
Planning Accessible Events, Conferences, and Meetings: Planning for Emergencies
Adapted from an article by June Isaacson Kailes, Disability Policy Consultant Procedures for emergencies should be incorporated into event planning, and planners should consider the
September 1, 2017