Americans With Disabilities Act - Dental Regulatory Issues

Americans With Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to dental practices and must be consulted when you encounter issues pertaining to those with disabilities. In addition, the AwDA applies if you are doing major renovation or constructing a new office.
This information has been compiled to assist the general public in understanding and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It does not constitute a determination by the Department of Justice of your rights and responsibilities, and it is not binding on the Department.
Introduction
Barriers to employment, transportation, public accommodations, public services, and telecommunications have imposed staggering economic and social costs on American society and have undermined our well-intentioned efforts to educate, rehabilitate, and employ individuals with disabilities. By breaking down these barriers, the Americans with Disabilities Act will enable society to benefit from the skills and talents of individuals with disabilities, will allow us all to gain from their increased purchasing power and ability to use it, and will lead to fuller, more productive lives for all Americans.
The Americans with Disabilities Act gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local government services, and telecommunications.
Fair, swift, and effective enforcement of this landmark civil rights legislation is a high priority of the Federal Government. This booklet is designed to provide answers to some of the most often asked questions about the new law.
This publication was printed with the generous support of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.
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