Disability Access law In U.S.

Question 1

ASA (ANSI) A117.1
1961

Answer 1

Technical Basis of first accessibility standards adopted by the federal government and most states.

Question 2

Civil Rights Act
1964

Answer 2

Outlawed discrimination based on sex, race, religion, ancestry, and national origin.

Question 3

Fair Housing Act (FHA)
1968

Answer 3

Prohibits discrimination in housing

1988 Amendments

1991 Design Guidelines

Question 4

Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)
1968

Answer 4

Requires access to facilities designed, built, altered, or leased with federal funds.

1984 UFAS (HUD)
2004 ADAAG (USPS, DOD, GSA)

Question 5

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sec. 504, 508, 510)

Answer 5

Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities provided by the federal government.

Question 6

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
1990

Answer 6

1991 ADAS (1991 ADAAG with CFR for TII and TIII)

2004 ADAAG (with updated ABA standards

2010 ADAS (2004 ADAAG with updated CFR for TII and TIII)