The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) has imposed obligations on covered employers (private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies, and labor unions) to help provide qualified individuals with a disability equal opportunity in employment.
This means that employers are prohibited from treating a disabled employee or applicant less favorably because of his or her disability. This protection against discrimination extends to all aspects of employment, from job application requirements, hiring, firing, compensation, promotion, or any other terms and conditions affecting one's employment. The employer is likewise obligated to ensure that his office has policies against disability discrimination or a grievance machinery to address such complaints.
The Americans with Disabilities Act was created to lower physical and legal obstacles for people with disabilities.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1974 that so strongly influenced the ADA.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is a law that was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1990.
Lex Freiden and Mitchell J. Rappaport co-conceived: "The Americans with Disabilities Act" on January 3, 1968.
The term disability is defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act as anyone with a physical or mental impairment that affects the daily functioning of life. The Americans with Disabilities Act states that accommodations must be made to these individuals for employment or services to which they are entitled.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(in the US) You are probably referring to the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).However, the broad characterization of it as "potecting"individuals with disabilities is somewhat incorrect. It doesn't so much 'protect' them as it does spell out certain requirements and accomodations which are required to be made to accomodate individuals with "special needs."
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Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act covers all Americans with a readily identifiable and conceivable disability, as defined in the Act. It applies to all Americans with a disability, and protects them through its umbrella of coverage against any and every form of discrimination.
You are probably looking for the Americans with Disabilities Act.