Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Civil Rights legislation enacted in 1990 to end discrimination against persons with disabilities. ADASee Americans with Disabilities Act More requires transit systems to make all vehicles purchased after August 25, 1990, wheelchair accessible. All transit facilities must be accessible to persons with disabilities and wherever local fixed-route busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More service is provided, a complementary paratransit serviceFlexible forms of public transportation services that are not provided over a fixed route. The vehicles are usually low- or medium-capacity highway vehicles, and the service offered is adjustable in varying degrees to individual users’ desires. More must be offered for persons whose disability prevents them from using the busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More. In addition, transit information must be provided in acceptable formats for individuals with visual and hearing impairments.