Disability Law

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990. Mitchell Community College is covered under Title I (Employment) and Title II (State and Local Government) of the ADA.

Title I (effective July 26, 1992) and II (effective January 26, 1992) cover all programs and activities conducted by the college and extends federal civil rights protection in several areas to persons who are considered disabled. Built upon a previous legislation, including the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the act's purpose is to be a comprehensive mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

The entire legal text of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is available.