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​Gigi Velicitat, Bonnie Zellerbach et al. posing for a photo The Broward County Human Rights Act gives Human Rights Section jurisdiction over three areas of unlawful discrimination:

  • Employment (for employers who employ 5-14 employees)
  • Housing (involving the sale or rental of housing with 4 or more units located in Broward County)
  • Public Accommodation (all services provided to the public)

It also oversees the Human Rights Advisory Board.​

Unlawful discrimination occurs when one’s rights are infringed upon based on a protected class identified under federal, state and local law.​​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ADA anniversary logo celebrating 24 years

​​​The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)  became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in many areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and many public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The ADA gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications. Learn More​​​


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