Other Discrimination
Client Legal Education Materials
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Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as Amended
This website contains the current text of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended. Content Detail
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Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004
This website provides information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Content Detail
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Building the Legacy: Idea 2004 for children from birth to age 2
This website provides information about early intervention services to babies and toddlers with disabilities. Content Detail
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Disability Discrimination in Employment
The law protects people with disabilities from unfair hiring practices and workplace discrimination. Generally, your boss cannot fire, demote, or treat you unfairly because of a disability. Your boss may also have to make special work arrangements to help you do your job. Employers who discriminate against disabled people may be sued or fined by the government. Content Detail
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Enforcing the ADA
Several federal laws protect employees and job applicants from employment discrimination. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) added disabled people to the list of protected groups. Content Detail
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Equal Employment Opportunity - Disability
This article explains age discrimination laws which prohibit discrimination on the basis of age in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Content Detail
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The Rights of Impaired Elders
As people become elderly, the goal to remain independent can become quite a struggle. However, laws passed in recent years support older citizens’ rights to maintain that independence and to accommodate their needs. Learn what these are. Content Detail
