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The Americans with Disabilities Act and ATMs, 2002.
A look at the effects of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the use of ATMs.
915 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper examines how the American Disability Act (ADA) was created for the benefit of millions of Americans with disabilities, such as blindness and paralysis, and how it provides rules and guidelines that take care of and protect those who suffer from disabilities from access to social environment. It shows how one of the guidelines in ADA is to remove and eliminate problems encountered in ATM access by the disabled persons and how, in 1992, ADA guidelines were implemented for ATMs in a law that resolves the concerns of Americans with disabilities. It analyzes the effect of these guidelines on ATMs, as well as bank issues, and the proposed ATM technological changes.
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"The proposal of the Access Board to allow speech capabilities on ATMs presents a number of issues to manufacturers of the machines and to the banks. First, the cost of implementing the proposed changes on existing machines is expensive, granting that each bank maintains a large number of ATMs. Second, ATMs has lifespan. Instead of upgrading ATMs whose lifespan is near to expire, after the effect of the revised ADA, replacement of expiring machines is a more practical option. Such will cause burden on the banks. Third, enhancement of existing machines presents difficulty to manufacturers. The flexibility of the proposed changes of supporting speech capabilities to facilitate ATM access for the visually impaired will require time, effort, and new materials to modify the machines."
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Americans with Disabilities Act, 2002.
An examination of the issues concerning the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.
1,824 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was passed in 1990 in an attempt to level the field for people with disabilities. It looks at how the Act is considered by many to be the most dramatic piece of legislation in the area of civil rights that has passed the United States Congress in the past 30 years. It analyzes the general provisions of the Act, Title I and its implications as it relates to employee/employer relations, Title II as it relates to government entities and Title III as it relates to businesses--corporate, nonprofits and others. Within the context of the Titles, it focuses on selected cases and instances where the ADA has proven to be vague or has not been successful.
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"Because the definition of "disabled" is rather unclear, there has been much confusion as to who, exactly, is disabled. In a recent Supreme Court case, Toyota v. Williams, the justices narrowed the definition--to the relief of some, while outraging disabled activists. The justices ruled that a person who had carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and wanted to be classified as disabled under the ADA had to prove that the CTS significantly affected "major life" activities, which include daily activities such as brushing teeth, in addition to work. "Sticking closely to the established precedent and the written law, the justices ruled that work itself does not constitute the sum of major life activities" (Sandlund)."
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The Americans with Disabilities Act, 2005.
An overview of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, $ 89.95
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The paper reviews the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and argues that while it has been modeled after the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and thus is broadly applicable to a great many areas of American society, the Supreme Court's narrow definition of what constitutes a disability has kept it from becoming an excuse for frivolous lawsuits. The paper traces the Act from its antecedents in the 1964 Civil Rights Bill and looks at various components of it.
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"The thesis of this paper is that the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act is really an extension of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. As a result, it has a wide application to may aspects of American life - at least as that "life" relates to the lived experiences of disabled Americans. However, the Act has not become an excuse for frivolous lawsuits because the Supreme Court has ensured that only genuinely disabled men and women can petition the Courts under the ADA for grievances. B. Civil Rights Act of 1964 The 1964 Civil Rights Act was a monumental achievement for President Lyndon Johnson and for all Americans. The 1964 Civil Rights Act authorized federal enforcement powers to ensure that identifiable groups in American society were not discriminated against. Equal opportunity for all Americans was put into place, with race..."
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The Americans with Disabilities Act, 2006.
A paper which explores the "Americans with Disabilities Act."
1,180 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper begins by listing the sections of the "Americans with Disabilities Act." The sections are: Employment, Public Services, Public Accommodations, Telecommunications and Miscellaneous. The paper explores each of these sections briefly and then discusses the history of the movement for equality for disabled Americans. The author discusses the disabilities of U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt. The paper also looks into Jerry Lewis's yearly telethons which benefited the Muscular Dystrophy Association, but were associated with a negative influence on the rights of disabled people.
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"Title I states that a business must provide reasonable accommodations to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, and may include restructuring jobs, changing the layout of workstations, or modifying equipment (ADA). Other aspects may include the application process, hiring, wages, benefits, and all other aspects of employment, as well as highly regulated medical examinations (ADA). Employers cannot ask job applicants about the existence, nature or severity of a disability, however applicants may be asked about their ability to perform specific job functions (Facts). A job offer may be conditioned on the results of a medical examination, yet only if the examination is required for all entering employees in similar jobs (Facts). Medical examinations of employees must be related to the job and consistent with the employer's business needs (Facts). Under Title II, public services, including state and local government instrumentalities, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, and other commuter authorities, cannot deny services to individuals with disabilities; participation in programs or activities that are available to those without disabilities, and public transportation systems, such as public transit buses, must by accessible to individuals with disabilities (ADA). Title III states that all new construction and modifications must be accessible to individuals with disabilities, and barriers to services must be removed if readily achievable for existing facilities (ADA). Public accommodations include facilities such as restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, retail stores, as well as privately owned transportation systems (ADA). Under Title IV, telecommunications companies offering telephone service to the general public must have telephone relay service to individuals use devices for the deaf, TTYs, or similar devices (ADA). Title V includes a provision that prohibits either coercing or threatening, or retaliating against the disabled or those attempting to aid a disabled person in asserting their rights under the ADA (ADA). "
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Americans With Disabilities Act, 2002.
Legal and ethical considerations of the Americans With Disabilities Act
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This six-page undergraduate paper discusses various legal and ethical considerations involved in the Americans With Disabilities Act, and takes the position that the Supreme Court ruling in Sutton vs. United Airlines best reflects the intent of Congress when drafting the ADA.
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Bloodborne Pathogens and the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2003.
Addresses the dilemma of healthcare workers and the treatment of patients and employees infected with HIV/AIDS with considerations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
1,803 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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Dentists and health care workers in general find themselves in unfamiliar territory when it comes to dealing with patients and employees who are infected with HIV/AIDS. This is especially true when dealing with current and future employees covered under the Americans With Disabilities Act. This paper reviews cases in federal and state courts as well as a case in Florida in which a HIV positive dentist infected six of his patients with the virus.
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"In 1991 the Centers for Disease Control announced that a dentist in Florida had possible transmitted human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS, to a patient while providing her with routine care. The CDC has since reported that the dentist also infected five other people with HIV. These are the first, and up to this point, the only cases of a health care worker apparently infecting patients with the deadly virus."
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Americans with Disabilities Act, 2004.
An overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law July 26, 1990.
1,082 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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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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Americans with Disabilities Act, 2002.
An overview of some of the cases bought before the Supreme Court concerning employment and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper addresses Title I: Employment the Americans with Disabilities Act with the intention of how it has legally impacted the workforce. This paper focuses primarily on the legal statues determining discrimination within the workforce and the work environment and how the ADA has impacted discrimination against disabled employees. Recent cases involving the ADA before the Supreme Court will be presented.
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Americans with Disabilities Act, 2007.
A look at the pros and cons of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with regards to employment.
940 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper looks at the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) that targets discrimination against mentally or physically impaired individuals. The paper discusses the benefits to the disabled worker but notes the disadvantages posed to employers. The paper discusses how affirmative action in the context of the ADA can possibly work if the present ambiguous boundaries are defined.
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"The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is a broad act passed by Congress on January 23, 1990 in response to the pervasiveness of outright discrimination against mentally or physically impaired individuals. Although discrimination with regard to age, sex, religion, ethnic origin, color or race has been observed among individuals and who have been wronged merely by being in one of these categories is prosecutable under current law, it was found that people with disabilities possessed no such legal protection."
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Americans with Disabilities Act, 2005.
This paper discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act and its impact on learning disabled college students.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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This research paper presents a view on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The paper looks at the history of the act, what it addresses, the problems associated with implementation and how it impacts the disabled. This paper takes a particular point of view of the learning disabled college student and discusses how the ADA affects that population.
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"In 1990 Congress created the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was a sweeping legislation that encompassed virtually every aspect of American life - from work and school to commerce and transportation. It was divided into many different areas of influence, but perhaps one of the strongest was its working in conjunction with both the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, in terms of providing for the education, facilities, faculty, services and support for students with disabilities of all kinds. The ADA succeeded in forcing schools and school districts to provide access for those with disabilities to all school buildings through its provision that no American could be discriminated against, either directly or indirectly (with some exceptions) because of their disability."
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Americans with Disabilities Act, 2002.
A memo from a conservative Republican Senator regarding a ruling related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper is presented in the form of a memo from a conservative Republican Senator who was angered by the Supreme Court's decision in Bragdon vs. Abbott, but pleased by the decision in Sutton vs. UAL. He is urging his fellow senators to vote for legislation overturning Bragdon vs. Abbott and against legislation overturning Sutton vs. UAL.
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Americans with Disabilities Act, 2002.
An overview of the ADA - a federal legislation that opened up services and employment opportunities to the millions of Americans with disabilities.
2,628 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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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.
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"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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American Disabilities Act, 2004.
Report focusing on the Americans with Disabilities Act and its impact on facilities management and planning.
1,977 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This report explains who is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the laws enacted under the Act. The paper also talks about some of the misperceptions and misunderstandings many Americans have regarding the Act and suggests that it is a law based on common sense and will help businesses in the long run as they make their sites more accessible to the disabled.
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"There are obviously qualifications for someone to be covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. A person who has a disability must still be qualified to participate whether a disability was there or not. If someone with a disability desired to join a swim team or some other activity where the individual would not otherwise have made the team, keeping her off the team would not be considered discrimination. For example, a 15-year-old girl with spinal bifida tries out for the swim team but she cannot swim, a coach would not be discriminating. This would not be discrimination under Americans with Disabilities Act because the girl would not have qualified either way ? the problem was she was a non-swimmer not that she was disabled. If facilities managers and planners make the barriers go away, companies should then be able to hire workers who increase productivity with or without the Americans with Disabilities Act."
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Americans with Disabilities Act, 2001.
A comprehensive analysis of this act and its influence on society and the workplace.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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Despite increased sensitivity to physical and mental disabilities, many American workers continue to find themselves to be victims of employment discrimination due to their disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law which prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of a "qualified" disability. This paper examines the historic background of the ADA and how it has affected American society and the workplace. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"However, where an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his or her current job, "reasonable accommodation" may include reassignment of the employee to a vacant position. The United States Supreme Court held that an employer is "not required to find another job for an employee who is not qualified for the job" he is doing. However, an employer cannot deny an employee alternative employment opportunities reasonably available under the employer's existing human resource policies."
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Americans with Disabilities Act, 2002.
A discussion of the act.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the Americans With Disabilities Act and what it means for nursing home employees and patients.
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