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.
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.
Archived webinar. Research has shown that the use of Face Coverings significantly reduces the chance of exposure and thus, slows the spread of the coronavirus. Many states and local entities implemented executive orders or mandates for the use of Face Coverings in both indoor and outdoor public spaces.