Did you know that if you run a business, employ people, or offer services to the public, the Americans with Disabilities Act likely applies to you, right now? 

In this episode of Life is Legal, attorney Brooke Hardie breaks down the ADA in plain English: what it covers, who it applies to, and what "reasonable accommodation" actually means in practice. 

No legalese. No lectures. Just the law you need to know.

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⏱️Chapters 

00:52 — A real-life ADA story: the hearing-impaired client

02:23 — The ADA's "branding problem" — why most people overlook it

03:31 — History: What life looked like before the ADA (1990)

05:04 — Jordan's story: invisible disability in the workplace

08:21 — The ADA as civil rights legislation

09:42 — The five major areas the ADA covers

10:32 — Employment: Who's covered and what's required

12:07 — What "reasonable accommodation" actually looks like

13:38 — Public accommodations: Small businesses are not exempt

15:26 — Effective communication requirements

16:00 — Government services, schools & courthouses

16:57 — Transportation and the ADA

17:35 — Disability isn't just "them"

18:15 — Closing: The ADA as a framework for decency

18:52 — Resources: ada.gov

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The views and opinions expressed on “Life Is Legal” are those of Brooke Hardie and her guests alone…and are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.  No part of this podcast or any related materials are intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice.