If you or a loved one has been discriminated against because of a disability, you may be wondering whether you are entitled to protection under the Americans with Disability Act (“ADA”). Fortunately, since 2008, it has become easier to prove you are entitled to protection thanks to the ADAAA. What is the ADAAA? The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act … Read More
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was created by Congress in 1990 and went into effect in 1992. The legislation outlaws discrimination and provides equal opportunity for persons with certain disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation, public services and commercial services. The Act was amended in 2008. The EEOC has summarized these amendments as follows: “On September 25, 2008, the … Read More