Disability law
is largely regulated by the
Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) of 1990.
This Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with
disabilities in employment, housing, education, and access
to public services.
Have you or someone you love been a victim of disability discrimination? Contact a disability lawyer to fight for your legal rights today!
The
Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) defines
a disability as any of the following:
- "a physical or mental impairment that substantially
limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual."
- "a record of such impairment."
- "being regarded as having such an impairment."
While alcoholism is included as a disability, other socially
undesirable behavior is excluded from the Act. For example,
sexual behavior disorders like pedophilia, or transvestite,
compulsive gambling, and pyromania are all excluded. The
Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), however,
does not list all impairments covered. The
Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) further
requires that reasonable accommodation be made so as to provide
individuals with disabilities equal opportunities. Agencies
and departments charged with enforcement of the
Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) include
the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission ( EEOC ) and
the Department of Justice.
States may pass disability statutes so long as they are consistent
with the
Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ).
Other statutes prohibiting discrimination
against individuals with disabilities include the Fair
Housing Act, Rehabilitation
Act, Air Carrier
Access Act, and the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act.
Have you or someone you love been a victim of disability discrimination? Contact a disability lawyer to fight for your legal rights today!
Disability law is largely regulated
by the
Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) of 1990.
This Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with
disabilities in employment, housing, education, and access
to public services.
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