Subject to the provisions of this subchapter, no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity. ( Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 202 , July 26, 1990 , 104 Stat. 337 .) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Section effective 18 months after July 26, 1990 , see section 205(a) of Pub. L. 101–336 , set out as a note under section 12131 of this title . CFR Title Parts 49 37 , 38 , 39