The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

• Robbie Gronbach
• 10.21.03

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

• History
• Titles
• Effects on Construction
• Penalties

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

• History
• George Bush signed into law July 26, 1990
• Declaration of Independence for the citizens of
  America who have disabilities.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

• There are five Titles associated with the ADA
• Title I Employment
• Title II Public Services
• Title III Public Accommodations
• Title IV Telecommunications
• Title V Miscellaneous

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

• Effects on Construction
• New construction
• Renovations
• Responsibilities
• Designer
• Owner

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

• Enforcement Civil Rights Act
• Civil Penalties
• Not to exceed 50,000 for a first violation
• Not to exceed 100,000 for any subsequent
  violation.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

• What you can do as future constructors
• work with designers
• work with owners
• learn more about compliance with ADA

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

• Any questions?