By Shirley Davis, CPTSD Foundation, June 3, 2019
On July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed into law the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). This law was a huge leap towards helping people of the United States, facing mobility and other disabling conditions, conquer many of the barriers faced in everyday life.
In this article, we shall examine together the ADA, the ADAAA and how these laws impact your ability to work while having a mental health disorder.
The Provisions of the ADA
The Americans with Disability Act prohibits discrimination against people living with a disability. In effect, it is a civil rights law opening opportunities for people with disabilities to have the same rights as anyone else. The ADA dictates to businesses, schools, and any other public or private place, that they must make changes to accommodate those with disabilities.
The ADA guarantees equal opportunity to people living with a disability, by requiring accommodation in public, state, and federal services.
The coverage and explanations of the ADA reside in five titles (coverage) areas:
Employment, public services, public accommodations, telecommunications, and miscellaneous.
In Title I, there are eight sections including the definition of disability, and the definition of reasonable accommodation.
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