This presentation provides an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for supervisors. The ADA protects individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination and requires reasonable accommodations. A disability is defined broadly as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. Employers must consider accommodations that allow applicants and employees to perform essential job functions without undue hardship. Noncompliance with the ADA can result in costly lawsuits and damage an employer's reputation.