 Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Technical Assistance Information
Welcome to the ADA and Technical Assistance information page. On
this page you will find many links for information regarding the
ADA, reasonable accommodation, Title I, II, and III laws and
violations, and housing discrimination. If you have any questions
or need further assistance please contact:
Kara Morrow,
Disability Program Specialist.
 ADA
Accessibility Guidelines Homepage
This document contains scoping and technical requirements for
accessibility to buildings and facilities by individuals with
disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990. These scoping and technical requirements are to be applied
during the design, construction, and alteration of buildings and
facilities covered by titles II and III of the ADA to the extent
required by regulations issued by Federal agencies, including
the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation,
under the ADA.
http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/about/index.htm
A
Guide to Disability Rights Laws
A 21-page booklet that provides a
brief overview of ten Federal laws that protect the
rights of people with disabilities and provides
information about the federal agencies to contact for
more information.
link:
http://www.ada.gov/publicat.htm#Anchor-14210
ADA - Your
Responsibilities As An Employer
This booklet explains the part of the ADA that prohibits job
discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
and State and local civil rights enforcement agencies that work
with the Commission enforce this part of the law.
Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (Enrolled Bill) - full text
ADA Fact Sheets (Public Law 101-336)
- Title I An Overview of Employment of
Persons with Disabilities
- Title I Who is an "Individual with a
Disability" and a "Qualified Individual with a Disability"
- Title I Non-discrimination in the
Hiring Process
- Title I Enforcement Procedures
- Title I Relating to Employment and
Medical Examinations/Inquiries
- Title I Relating to Employment and
Drugs and Alcohol Use
- Title II An Overview of State and
Local Governments
- Title III Coverage Under the ADA -
Affecting Places of Public Accommodation
- Title III Design & Construction
Requirements of the ADA - Affecting Places of Public
Accommodation
- Title III Provisions Affecting Exams
and Courses
Technical Information
Use the following links to receive information: (These links
will take you out of the Oklahoma Office of Disability Concerns'
webpage.)
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Department of Justice (DOJ) - Americans with Disabilities Home
Page |
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Department of Justice - Civil Rights Division - concerning Title
II and III of the ADA
ADA documents and questions 1.800.514.0301 (voice) 1.800.514.0383
(TDD) |
| Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - The EEOC is the
federal agency responsible for enforcing Title I of the ADA,
which prohibits discrimination in employment against qualified
individuals with disabilities in the private sector and state and
local governments; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
which prohibits workplace discrimination based on race, color,
national origin, sex, or religion; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and sections of the
Civil Rights Act of 1991.
ADA documents 1.800.669.3362 (voice) 1.800.800.3302 (TDD)
ADA questions 1.800.669.4000 (voice)
Oklahoma EEOC
215 Dean A. McGee Av., 5th floor
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-231-4911 (voice) / 405-231-5745 (TDD |
| Oklahoma Human Rights
Commission-The Oklahoma Human Rights Commission is the state
agency created in 1963 to "work toward removing friction,
eliminating discrimination, and promoting unity and understanding
among all the people of Oklahoma." The Commission
investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing
and public accommodations.
Jim Thorpe Office Building
2101 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 480
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405-521-2360 (voice)
405-522-3993 (TDD)
405-522-3635 (fax) |
State Office Building, Room 302
440 South Houston
Tulsa, OK 74127
918-581-2733 (voice)
918-581-2940 (fax)
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| Job
Accommodation Network (JAN) - The Job Accommodation Network
(JAN) is an international toll-free consulting service that
provides information about job accommodations and the
employability of people with functional limitations.
1.800.232.9675 |
| Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) - receive and investigate complaints
of ADA, Section 504, Fair Housing Act of 1988 and Section 109.
1.800.669.9777 or 553.7435 (voice) 1.800.927.9275 |
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United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) -
concerning public transportation provisions of Title II and III
of the ADA.
questions 1.202.366.1936 (voice) 1.202.366.0748 (TDD)
Complaints 1.202.366.2285 (voice) 1.202.366.0153 (TDD) |
| Independent
Living Research Utilization - a national center for
information, training, research, and technical assistance in
independent living. Its goal is to expand the body of knowledge
in independent living and to improve utilization of results of
research programs and demonstration projects in this field.
1.800.949.4232 (voice and TDD) |
| Federal
Department of Education |
| Oklahoma
Department of Education |
|
Oklahoma Disability Law Center |
|
Redlands |
For assistance from the Oklahoma Office of Disability Concerns, please email
Kara Morrow. |
