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When was the Americans With Disabilities Act conceived and named by the two Americans who did so?
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January 3, 1968, during a telephone conversation between Mitchell J. Rappaport and Lex Freiden.
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How is the term disability defined in the Americans with disabilities Act?
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.
How does the Americans with Disabilities Act affect public accommodations?
Public accommodations. All new construction must be accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Who sponsored the Americans with disabilities act?
I am pretty sure that the sponcer of the bill was Tom Harkin of Iowa
What is the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it relates to the principle of rule of law?
It attempts to prevent discrimination against disabled Americans in the courts
How does the Americans with Disabilities Act affect public service programs?
Public services. People with disabilities cannot be denied participation in public service programs or activities that are available to people without disabilities.
What two Americans conceived and named The Americans With Disabilities Act?
Lex Freiden and Mitchell J. Rappaport co-conceived: "The Americans with Disabilities Act" on January 3, 1968.
Was The Americans with Disabilities Act was created to lower physical and legal obstacles for people with disabilities.true or false?
The Americans with Disabilities Act was created to lower physical and legal obstacles for people with disabilities.
Were there any statutes in place to cover Americans with disabilities before the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1974 that so strongly influenced the ADA.
When did the Americans with disabilities act become law?
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is a law that was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1990.
How is the term disability defined in the Americans with disabilities Act?
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.
What is ADA an abbreviation for?
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
What laws protects individuals with disabilities?
(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."
Americans with Disabilities Act was created to lower physical and legal obstacles for people with disabilities?
true
Is obesity considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
No
Which act made discrimination in hiring on the basis of disability illegal?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Who does the American with Disabilities Act cover?
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.
What are the law that protect people?
You are probably looking for the Americans with Disabilities Act.
