The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Jeanette Hunter, Tulane Univ. Few activities are as central to our lives as working. For many of us, employment occupies a large portion of our waking hours and leads to economic independence. Our jobs shape our sense of identity, self esteem, and social inclusion. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it possible for people with disabilities to participate more fully in this key component of modern society. This civil rights law encourages and opens doors to the mainstream of life for the forty- nine million Americans with disabilities. Americans with Disabilities legislation continues to be an ongoing Congressional priority. The following list, arranged by the Superintendent of Documents classification system includes some of the pertinent documents available in the Government Documents Collection. If you would like to examine these documents, or others on this important topic, please come to Government Documents located in the lower level of the library. U.S. Congress. Public Law 101-336: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. AE 2.110: 101-336 To establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disabilities. U.S. Dept. of Justice: Explanation of the Contents of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 1994. 214p.: J 1.2: Am3/11 This explanation of the ADA is based on the statute, the regulations, the ADA's legislative history, and Technical Assistance Manuals published by departments of the Federal government. President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. Ability for Hire. 1996. 10p.: PrEx 1.10: Ab5 Provides information on how to advance the employment of people with disabilities. U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities... 1994. 21p.: Y 3.B27: 8Am3/2/996 This document sets guidelines for accessibility to buildings and facilities for individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA) of 1990. National Council on Disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act: Ensuring Equal Access to the American Dream. 1995. 47p.: Y 3.D63/3: 2Am3/2 This report measures progress in the implementation, effectiveness, and the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act; from perspectives of people with disabilities, private sector representatives, local, State and Federal government officials, and also from national experts in the field of disability policy. National Council on Disability. Cognitive Impairments and the Application of Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 1996. 67p.: Y 3.D63/3: 2C65 Analyzes the relevant sections of ADA and related legislation as it relates to individ- duals with cognitive impairments. Reviews policies and program initiatives, career preparation, and employment status of individuals with cognitive impairments. National Council on Disability. Voices of Freedom: America Speaks out on the ADA. 1995. 261p.: Y 3.D63/3: 2F87 Describes the implementation, effectiveness, and impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act from the perspectives of people with disabilities in all fifty states including the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Disability Discrimination. 1992. 200p.: Y 3.Eq2: 2D63/7 Provides information on the rights and responsibilities under the various Federal equal opportunity laws. Office of Technology Assessment. Access to Over-the-Road Buses for Persons With Disabilities. 1993. 151p.: Y 3.T22/2: 2B96/2 Reviews a study that was done by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ATBCB) on the complex issue of access for all people to over the road buses. Office of Technology Assessment. Psychiatric Disabilities, Employment, and the Americans With Disabilities Act. 1994. 130p.: Y 3.T22/2: 2P95 Examines current knowledge about psychiatric disabilities and employment in the context of the ADA's requirements. U.S. Congress. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor. Legislative History of Public Law 101-336: The Americans with Disabilities Act. 101st. Congress, 2nd Session. 1990.: Y 4.Ed8/1: 102- A,B,C A compilation of documents pertaining to the legislative history of Public Law 101-336, The Americans with Disabilities Act. U.S. Congress. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor.: Hearing on the Employment Opportunity Commission's Implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act: 102nd Congress, 1st Session. 1991. 160p. Y 4.Ed8/1: 102-66 Discusses the EEOC's implementation of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. U.S. Congress. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce. Americans with Disabilities Act. 101st. Congress, 1st. Session. 1989. 174p.: Y 4.En2/3: 101-95,96 Hearings to establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability. U.S. Congress. House of Representatives Committee on Labor and Human resources. Americans with Disabilities Act. 102nd Congress, 1st. Session. 1991. 168p.: Y 4.L11/4: S.hrg.102-1168 Examines Americans With Disabilities Act on its one-year anniversary, what has happened, and what needs to be done. U.S. Congress. House of Representatives Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Americans with Disabilities Act. 101st. Congress, 1st. Session. 1989. 524p.: Y 4.P96/11: 101-32 Examines the transportation requirements that are in the ADA with the goal of intergrating the disabled community into society through increased mobility and access to our nation's transportation systems. Jeanette Hunter, Tulane Univ.