This practical guide reviews the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines and provides plain-English explanations, making it easier to ensure your organization is in compliance with the law. Plus, the new changes under the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) - effective January 1, 2009 - are included in the manual.

J. J. Keller’s ADA Compliance Manual explains ADA accessibility guidelines related to hiring, training, and compensation … and gives valuable advice for determining whether an employee is disabled, accommodating disabled employees, training supervisors to ensure hiring and promotion practices are compliant, and reducing your risk of disability lawsuits and claims.

This manual provides helpful answers and guidance on topics including:

• What is the ADA?
• What is a Disability?
• What it means to be 'regarded' as disabled
• Providing Accommodations
• Legal Issues
• Setting up a Compliance Program
• Job Descriptions and Interviewing
• Court Cases
• Relationship of the ADA to other laws
• And much more