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Author: USDOJ Public Affairs Office (i): Contact: Justice.gov
Published: 2020-07-01
Table of contents and important points:
The US Department of Justice warns against inaccurate leaflets and postings regarding the use of face masks and the Americans With Disabilities Act.
The ADA does not provide a blanket exception for people with disabilities from complying with legitimate safety requirements that are necessary for safe operation.
As the department indicated in a previous warning, the department has not issued it or is in any way endorsing it.
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The US Department of Justice warns against inaccurate leaflets and postings regarding the use of face masks and the Americans With Disabilities Act
Deputy Attorney General of the Civil Rights Department, Eric Dreiband, reiterated on June 30, 2020 that cards and other documents with the Department of Justice’s seal were fraudulent and that people would be exempt from face mask requirements.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, inaccurate flyers or other posts about the use of face masks and the Disabled Americans Act (ADA) have been circulated online and through social media channels.
Many of these communications included the use of the Justice Department seal and ADA telephone number.
As the department indicated in a previous warning, the department has not issued it or is in any way endorsing it. The public should not rely on the information contained in these posts.
The ADA does not provide a blanket exception for people with disabilities from complying with legitimate safety requirements that are necessary for safe operation.
The public can:
- Visit ADA.gov
- Call the ADA Information Line at 800-514-0301 (language)
- Call 800-514-0383 (TTY)
for more informations.
2020 marks the 150th anniversary of the Ministry of Justice.
Learn more about the history of our agency at www.Justice.gov/Celebrating150Years
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Journal: Disabled World. Language: English. Author: USDOJ Public Affairs Office. Electronic publication date: 2020-07-01. Last revised date: 2020-07-01. Reference Title: “ADA and COVID-19 Fraudulent Face Masks Flyer”, Source: ADA and COVID-19 Fraudulent Face Mask Flyer. Abstract: The US Department of Justice warns against inaccurate leaflets and postings regarding the use of face masks and the Americans With Disabilities Act. Retrieved on December 20, 2020 from https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/emergency/advisories/facemasks.php – reference category number: DW # 445-13857.
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