Signed into law by President Bush in 1990, the ADA includes the right to employment, public accommodation, state and local government services, travel, and communication. Region III serves the Mid-Atlantic States. The center provides information and assistance on ADA legislation, as well as educational training and resources to the community. DB TAC receives calls from architects, contractors, state and local governments, employers, and employees.
People also ask for referrals to other resources that can lend support.
Vessels often points them to the Centers for Independent Living, which are found throughout the U.S. and help people with disabilities foster independence. This may include advising people on how to use or find transportation, how to find housing, or even developing advocacy skills. But what people often forget is that there are tax credits and deduction incentives to hiring people with disabilities, which makes it easier to provide accommodations. The DB TAC is one of 10 regional centers in the United States. DB TAC is funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research and the U.S. Department of Education.