Americans with Disabilities Act

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This paper explains the goal of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which holds that a person's disability, whether physical or mental, should not be a basis for decisions regarding employment. it looks at some of the criticisms of the Act and then presents examples of cases that show its value and merits.

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"Part of the reason why the ADA enjoyed strong bipartisan support was its focus on individual civil rights. While previous laws have made it unlawful to discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender or religion, the ADA has made it illegal to discriminate against people based on their disability. Under the new law, a person's disability -- whether physical or mental -- should not be a basis for decisions regarding employment. Furthermore, people who have disabilities should also e allowed access to public places, like schools, theaters and shopping malls ("Disability and the Americans with Disabilities Act" 2000)."

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