Americans With Disabilities Act(ADA)

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Americans With Disabilities Act(ADA)

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Federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with physical handicaps, including hiring practices and design of buildings intended to serve the public.


Example: To comply with ADA, a restaurant owner had to build wheelchair ramps by the door. In each bathroom, required changes included widening one stall, elevating the toilet seat, and bolting a handrail to the wall.

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