Commonly Asked Questions About Child Care Centers and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Additional Resources

29. Q: Are there any reference books or video tapes that might help me further understand the obligations of child care providers under title III?

A: Through a grant from the Department of Justice, The Arc published All Kids Count: Child Care and the ADA, which addresses the ADA's obligations of child care providers. Copies are available for a nominal fee by calling The Arc's National Headquarters in Arlington, Texas:

800‒433‒5255 (voice)

800‒855‒1155 (TDD)

Under a grant provided by the Department of Justice, Eastern Washington University (EWU) produced eight 5‒7 minute videotapes and eight accompanying booklets on the ADA and child care providers. The videos cover different ADA issues related to child care and can be purchased as a set or individually by contacting the EWU at:

509‒623‒4246 (voice)

TDD: use relay service

30. Q: I still have some general questions about the ADA. Where can I get more information?

A: The Department of Justice operates an ADA Information Line. Information Specialists are available to answer general and technical questions during business hours on the weekdays. The Information Line also provides 24-hour automated service for ordering ADA materials and an automated fax back system that delivers technical assistance materials to fax machines or modems.

800‒514‒0301 (voice)

800‒514‒0383 (TDD)

The ADA Home Page, which is updated frequently, contains the Department of Justice's regulations and technical assistance materials, as well as press releases on ADA cases and other issues. Several settlement agreements with child care centers are also available on the Home Page.

www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/index.html

The Department of Justice also operates an ADA Electronic Bulletin Board, on which a wide variety of information and documents are available.

202‒514‒6193 (by computer modem)

There are ten regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers, or DBTAC's, that are funded by the Department of Education to provide technical assistance under the ADA. One toll-free number connects to the center in your region.

800‒949‒4232 (voice & TDD)

The Access Board offers technical assistance on the ADA Accessibility Guidelines.

800‒872‒2253 (voice)

800‒993‒2822 (TDD)

Electronic Bulletin Board

202‒272‒5448

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, offers technical assistance on the ADA provisions for employment which apply to businesses with 15 or more employees.

Employment questions

800‒669‒4000 (voice)

800‒669‒6820 (TDD)

Employment documents

800‒669‒3362 (voice)

800‒800‒3302 (TDD)

If you have further questions about child care centers or other requirements of the ADA, you may call the U.S. Department of Justice's toll-free ADA Information Line at: 800‒514‒0301 (voice) or 800‒514‒0383 (TDD).

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