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Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division (ADA.gov), n.d.
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- The ADA.gov overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It gives the definition of a person with a disability, explains major life activities, and lists which title of the law applies to employers, governments and businesses.
- How much weight it carries
- The official federal ADA information site, run by the Department of Justice and updated in 2026. It is a summary for the public and links to the statute and regulations for the legal detail.
Facts taken from this source
- ADA.gov defines a person with a disability as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a history or record of such an impairment, or is perceived by others as having one.
“A person with a disability is someone who: has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a history or record of such an impairment (such as cancer that is in remission), or is perceived by others as having such an impairment” (Section "The ADA Protects People with Disabilities")