Online Class: Understanding the Americans with Disability Act

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Course Description
The Americans with Disability Act – or the ADA – is a civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities by prohibiting discrimination against them. The ADA covers all areas of public life, including employment, school, transportation, shopping, services, and etc. Its purpose is to make sure that individuals with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as those without, such as in opportunities for employment, public accommodations, transportation, telecommunications, as well as state and local governments.
In this course on the ADA, you will learn:
- The purpose of the ADA
- The definition of disability under the ADA
- The objectives of the ADA
- The regulations and requirements of the ADA
- What the ADA means to employers and disabled employees
- How the ADA applies to privately owned businesses, such as retail stores
- How the ADA applies to government and telecommunications
- How to make facilities and sites accessible to disabled individuals
- How the ADA relates to other laws that protect individuals with disabilities
- And more
This course was created to educate you on the basic concepts of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as well as the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). The information given in this course can be used by employers as a starting point to learn more about the ADA and begin to make sure they are in accordance with the law. It can also be used by public entities, private entities, and others to gain an understanding of the ADA and what it means to the workplace.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Why Did You Decide to Take this Course?
Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz
Lesson 2: The Definition of Disability in the ADA
Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz
Lesson 3: Non-Discrimination Requirements of the ADA
Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz
Lesson 4: Exploring Title I of the ADA
Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz
Lesson 5: Employers and Title I of the ADA
Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz
Lesson 6: The Job Application Process and Title I of the ADA
Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz
Lesson 7: Applying Title I to Employee Performance and Conduct Standards
Assessment: Lesson 7 Quiz
Lesson 8: Employer-Provided Leave and Title I of the ADA
Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz
Lesson 9: Title II of the ADA
Assessment: Lesson 9 Quiz
Lesson 10: The Public Sector and Title II of the ADA
Assessment: Lesson 10 Quiz
Lesson 11: Title III of the ADA
Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz
Lesson 12: Healthcare Providers and Title III of the ADA
Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz
Lesson 13: Internet Websites and Title III of the ADA
Assessment: Lesson 13 Quiz
Lesson 14: Removing Barriers from Existing Buildings and Facilities
Assessment: Lesson 14 Quiz
Lesson 15: The Americans with Disabilities Act and Other Laws
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Assessment: Lesson 15 Quiz
Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Define and describe the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
- Describe non-discrimination requirements of the ADA.
- Summarize Title I of the ADA and employer's responsibilities.
- Summarize the Job Application Process and Title I of the ADA.
- Apply the Title I to Employee Performance and Conduct Standards.
- Summarize Employers and Title II of the ADA.
- Summarize Title III of the ADA.
- Describe removing barriers from existing buildings and facilities.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

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- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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