mask mandates

This September 22, 2021 webinar will review court cases, settlements and federal agency guidance involving the interplay between COVID and the ADA. Topics will include COVID as an ADA-disability; employment rights; mask/vaccine mandates; voting rights; effective communication; corrections; access to healthcare; access to private businesses; and access to education. This is a constantly evolving area of the law so be sure to attend this session to make sure you have the latest information about COVID and the ADA.

This disability issue brief covers whether a government entity can issue mask mandates, reasons a person might not wear a mask, legal requirements to allow unmasked persons into an establishment or provide reasonable accommodations, and best practice tips.

Factsheet answering common questions from organizations (including businesses and nonprofit organizations) on balancing public health and access to customers. The FAQ covers what to say or do when a customer comes in without a mask, accommodating customers who say they cannot wear a mask, fake mask exemption cards, and what a business owner can ask a person about a disability. Certain disabilities make wearing a face covering difficult or impossible. A person with a respiratory condition, for example, may be unable to breathe effectively with a face covering.

The Great Plains ADA Center received many questions regarding face mask policies and the ADA from the business community. They collected a summary of these questions and the responses to guide businesses wanting to ensure their face mask policies comply with the ADA. Topics include fake exemption cards, masking for employees, and how to provide reasonable accommodations for patrons who cannot wear masks, among others.

Questions from the community regarding the use of Face Coverings rose steadily for the ADA National Network as more mandates were issued and economies started to reopen. In this archived session, presenters discussed the application of the ADA to this issue as well as the various scenarios as they are playing out on the ground.