American with Disabilities Act
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:United_States_federal_law
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gptkbp:affects |
state and local governments
private employers |
gptkbp:allows |
retaliation against individuals
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gptkbp:amended_by |
gptkb:2008
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gptkbp:applies_to |
gptkb:transportation
employment public accommodations |
gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:1990
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gptkbp:encourages |
self-advocacy
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gptkbp:enforces |
gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Justice
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gptkbp:has |
Title IV
Title V |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
American with Disabilities Act
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gptkbp:impact |
accessibility standards
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gptkbp:includes |
Title I
Title II Title III |
gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
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gptkbp:is |
a model for other countries
a civil rights law a framework for disability inclusion a tool for social change a symbol of progress a comprehensive law a foundation for future legislation a framework for advocacy a subject of ongoing debate a standard for best practices a source of empowerment for individuals with disabilities a basis for litigation a benchmark for equality a catalyst for awareness a key element of disability rights advocacy a legal obligation for compliance a legal standard for accessibility a reference for policy development |
gptkbp:promotes |
employment opportunities
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gptkbp:provides |
legal protections
guidelines for service animals guidelines for accessible websites |
gptkbp:purpose |
prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities
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gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Section_504_of_the_Rehabilitation_Act
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gptkbp:requires |
effective communication
reasonable accommodations accessible facilities accessible public transportation |
gptkbp:significance |
landmark legislation
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gptkbp:supports |
inclusive education
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Individuals_with_Disabilities_Education_Act
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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