What Are My Rights Under The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees certain rights to people with disabilities related to employment, housing, and more. Your key rights under the ADA include:
- Employment Rights – Employers with 15 or more employees must provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This requires non-discriminatory practices in recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, pay, and other employment aspects. Employers must also provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.
- Equal Access to State and Local Government Services – State and local governments must ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to their programs, services, and activities. This includes making reasonable modifications to policies and providing auxiliary aids and services when necessary to communicate effectively with individuals with hearing, vision, or speech disabilities.
- Public Accommodations – Businesses and nonprofit organizations that serve the public must provide goods, services, and facilities that are equally accessible to people with disabilities. This includes removing architectural barriers in existing buildings when it is readily achievable, providing accessible new construction and alterations, and ensuring effective communication with individuals with hearing, vision, or speech disabilities.
- Transportation Rights – The ADA forbids public transportation authorities from discriminating against individuals with disabilities and requires them to ensure that their services are accessible. This includes providing accessible buses and rail vehicles, as well as paratransit services for individuals who cannot use the regular transit system.
- Protection from Retaliation – Finally, the ADA protects people with disabilities from retaliation or coercion when exercising their rights. This means they cannot be harassed, intimidated, or penalized for asserting their rights or for assisting others in doing so.
Has Someone Violated Your ADA Rights? Our Oakland County, MI, Disability Rights Lawyers Can Help
The Royal Oak, MI, discrimination lawyers at Just Right Law are committed to standing up for your rights under the ADA. If someone has discriminated against you or violated your accessibility rights, we can help. Our team can investigate your claim, guide you through the legal process, and fight to secure fair compensation and necessary changes. Call (248) 519-2313 now or complete our contact form for a free consultation.