People with disabilities have been struggling trying to get jobs. Historically they have been discriminated against. In 1990 ADA was passed to protect them.
The Americans With Disabilities Act protects people with disabilities from discrimination and more. This act prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
This act only covers places of employment that has fifteen or more employees. I do not agree with this. I think that all places of employment should have to follow this act no matter what size the company. People with disabilities need and want jobs, all different types of jobs.
Why should someone with a disability not be able to work at a place because of their disability? That is what this law protects. I have had a disability all my life and I never had a problem but I know it happens. Do you know anyone with a disability that was or almost was in this situation? Let’s talk about this issue.
Remember the squeaky wheelchair gets attention.
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