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America has made great progress in recent years in removing some of the barriers that can prevent people with disabilities from achieving   self-sufficiency and participating more fully in our society. This progress can't be taken for granted becasue many of these barriers remain.

The Americans With Disabilities Act ( ADA ), passed in 1990, was written to prohibits  discrimination against people with disabilities in employment and public services including  public and private transportation, public accommodations and telecommunication services. The Americans With Disabilities Act ( ADA ) also covers private employers with 15 or more employees, employment agencies and all levels of government.

A person has a disability for the purposes of the Americans With Disabilities Act ( ADA ) if he or she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities, a record of such impairment or is regarded as having a condition people would mistakenly perceive as limiting, such as disfigurement. The Americans With Disabilities Act ( ADA ) does not cover people with temporary disabilities, minor illnesses or active drug users or alcoholics.

The Americans With Disabilities Act ( ADA ) requires employers to make reasonable accommodations to enable an otherwise qualified person with a disability to do his or her job.

If you think you are a victim of Americans With Disabilities Act ( ADA ):

  • Keep a written record of incidents, including a description of the discrimination, what was said, time and place and witnesses.
  • Check with others in your workplace who might also be victims.
  • If you are a union member, contact your steward.

Disability Discrimination. The Americans With Disabilities Act ( ADA ), passed in 1990, prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment and public services, public and private transportation, public accommodations and telecommunication services.

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