UNITED NATIONS Economic and Social Council E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/NGO/30 27 Auqust 1990 Original: ENGLISH COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities Fortv-second session Aaenda item 7 THE NEW INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC ORDER AND THE PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS Written statement submitted by the International Commission for Health Professionals, for health and human rights, a non-governmental organization in consultative status (category II) The Secretary-General has received the following communication which is circulated in accordance with Economic and Social Council resolution 1296 (XLIV). [27 August 1990] GE.90-17467/4380a E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/NGO/30 oaqe 2 Americans with Disabilities Act Statutory Deadlines I. Employment The ADA requirements become effective on: - 26 Julv 1992, for employers with 25 or more employees. 26 Julv 1994, for employers with 15-24 employees. II. Public accommodations The ADA requirements become effective on: - 26 January 1992, generally. 26 August 1990, for purchase or lease of new vehicles that are required to be accessible. - 26 January 1993, for new construction. Generally, lawsuits mav not be filed until 26 January 1992. In addition, except with respect to alterations, no lawsuit may be filed until: - 26 July 1992, against businesses with 25 or fewer employees and qross receipts of $1 million or less. 26 January 1993, aqainst businesses with 10 or fewer employees and qross receipts of $500,000 or less. III. Transportation A. Public bus systems The ADA requirements become effective on: - 26 January 1992, qenerallv. 26 Auqust 1990, for purchase or lease of new buses. B. Public rail systems - liqht, rapid, commuter, and intercity (Amtrak) rail The ADA requirements become effective on: 26 January 1992, qenerallv. - 26 Auqust 1990, for purchase or lease of new rail vehicles. Bv 26 July 1995, one car per train accessibility must be achieved. 