Disability Access Law In CA

Question 1

Unruh Civil Rights Act
1959

Answer 1

Outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, and national origin in places of public accommodation.

Question 2

Disabled Persons Act (DPA)
1968

Answer 2

Protects rights of equal access in places of public accommodation for individuals with disabilities or medical conditions.

Question 3

Access Required for Public Bldgs.
GOV sec 4450
1968

Answer 3

Uses ANSI A117.1 as standard (ASA 1961)

Question 4

Access Required for Public Accommodations
HSC sec 19955
1970

Answer 4

Uses ANSI A117.1 as standard (ASA 1961)

Question 5

Accessibility First Codified
1982

Answer 5

Uniform Building Code (UBC) with California Amendments

Question 6

Disabled Persons Act (DPA)
1992

Answer 6

As amended, states that a violation of the ADA is a violation of the DPA and Unruh Civil Rights Act.