Understanding ADA and Fair Housing Law
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, and telecommunications. The ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H. W. Bush.
Fair Housing Act (FHA)
The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status. The FHA was signed into law on April 11, 1968, by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Goals
- To eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities and provide equal access to housing and public accommodations.
- To promote fair and equal housing opportunities for all.
Frequently Asked Questions About ADA and Fair Housing Law
- What is the ADA?
- What is Fair Housing?
- What is the difference between the ADA and Fair Housing Law?
- What are the protected classes under the Fair Housing Act?
- What is considered discrimination under the Fair Housing Act?
- What are my rights as a person with a disability under the ADA?
- What are reasonable accommodations under the ADA?
- What is familial status under the Fair Housing Act?
- What are the exceptions to the Fair Housing Act?
- What are the penalties for violating the ADA or Fair Housing Law?