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Survey Research Report

The New England ADA Center publishes the results of our research study about the challenges that municipalities face in implementing the ADA

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Data on Disability in Cities

Research findings about the true nature for disability in New England Cities!

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The Forefront of Disability Rights for Addiction and Recovery

Join us for a panel discussion focused on the civil rights of people in recovery from subtance and opioid use disorder. Click the link for more information. a

Employment and the Use of Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Question: I am having surgery and will be out of work for a few days. When I return, I am required to undergo a fitness for duty exam. Can I be fired for using Suboxone?

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President George H.W. Bush signing the ADA on July 26, 1990

Addiction, Recovery and the ADA

The ADA protects people with addiction and in recovery.

Know your rights!

Fair Housing Act, ADA and Section 504

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ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments. ADAActionGuide.org

ADA Action Guide for Cities and Towns!

7 Steps cities and towns can take to implement the ADA

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Submit an ADA Question

All questions are confidential

Call:1-800-949-4232 (voice/TTY)

Or, fill out the form and a staff member will contact you.

Architecture & Design

An architect is installing a Transfer Type accessible shower. Is there a maximum height specified for the vertical bar that attaches to the spray nozzle?

Businesses & Non-Profits

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Can people with disabilities take their service animals into restaurants?

Individuals & Advocates

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I have diabetes. Is this a disability under the ADA?

State & Local Governments

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A student with a disability wants to take an online course and needs extended time. The student was told that he can't have extended time for online courses because the professor doesn’t want students to procrastinate until the end of the semester. What can the student do?

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Is pregnancy covered by the ADA?

Submit an ADA Question

All questions are confidential

Call:1-800-949-4232 (voice/TTY)

Or, fill out the form and a staff member will contact you.

Architecture & Design

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Does the staff toilet room in a workplace have to be accessible?

Businesses & Non-Profits

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Can people with disabilities take their service animals into restaurants?

Individuals & Advocates

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Is obesity a disability?

State & Local Governments

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A neighborhood sidewalk is obstructed by a big tree, making it impossible for people with disabilities to use the sidewalk. The road and sidewalk were recently redone. What does the law require?

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Is pregnancy covered by the ADA?

Submit an ADA Question

All questions are confidential

Call:1-800-949-4232 (voice/TTY)

Or, fill out the form and a staff member will contact you.

Architecture & Design

If a single user toilet room is added to a second story of a building that does not require vertical access e.g. an elevator, does the single user toilet room toilet need to be made accessible?

Businesses & Non-Profits

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A person wants to install a parking lot with 12 spaces. The spaces will be rented to the public as long term rentals. Does the lot have to comply with the ADA Standards?

Individuals & Advocates

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I have diabetes. Is this a disability under the ADA?

State & Local Governments

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As Town Clerk, I just heard that I need to post a public notice about ADA requirements. Is this true?

I was fired from my job because I tested positive for marijuana. I have a prescription for marijuana to help manage pain related to my MS. Can my employer fire me?