Historic Preservation and the Americans with
Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) provides comprehensive civil rights protection to people with disabilities, prohibiting discrimination in employment and enhancing opportunities for independent, unassisted access to buildings and services. Often called the most sweeping anti-discrimination legislation since the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the ADA is intended to benefit 43 million Americans with disabilities, one-sixth of the country’s population, and bring about significant change in our society.

Click here to learn more about the Historic Properites and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Click here to learn about special provisions of the ADA for Historic Properties.

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