Americans with Disabilities Act

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became effective on January 26, 1992 created service and employment opportunities millions of disabled Americans. The paper shows that in advocating rights for disabled people, many have worked to establish several important principles. One is that they be considered on the basis of individual merit, not on stereotyped assumptions about disabilities. Another is that society must make certain changes to enable the disabled to participate more easily in business and social activities such as providing wheelchair access to public transportation, building entrances, and theaters. A third principle is that, to the extent appropriate for each individual, disabled people should be mainstreamed with people who do not have disabilities. The paper looks at the components of the legislation and uses the State of Florida as an example to show the future of its disabled citizens.

From the Paper:

"Florida has worked to develop partnerships with potential employers. These employers will offer opportunities for the development of meaningful jobs and careers to the disabled. Jobs will include working at home, telecommuting, non-traditional employment, self-employment, use of trial work plans, and the development of opportunities in rural areas of the state. The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Agency works on a continuous basis to coordinate and expand efforts with partners while working with employers to explore meaningful job openings which pay better wages and also provide employee benefits."

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