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Is NOT considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
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Is obesity considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
No
What are disability benefits?
Disability benefits are government benefits which are provided for people who have an ailment classified as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities act.
Are elected officials covered under the ADA?
Yes, elected officials are not considered employees and are not covered under the protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, they may still have protections under other laws or regulations depending on the circumstances.
Is ADHD a legal disability in the US?
It appears that while ADHD-diagnosed persons are not legally entitled to any special accomodation or privileges afforded under the federal Americans With Disabilities Act, an ADHD patient may qualify as being "disabled" and eligible to collect disability benefits under the Social Security Act.
What Law prohibits employment discrimination against people with disabilities?
In the United States, there are two federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination against people with disabilities and these are: the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Under these laws, all employers with 15 or more employees are covered including those in the federal sector.Some states have also enacted laws prohibiting employment discrimination against people with disabilities -- in California under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, it is illegal to discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of his disability or medical condition.the disabled mans law
You have medical disability is it your landlords responsibility to accommodate you with a downstairs apt?
Possibly. Just because you claim to have a disability is not enough, it must be one which falls under the protection of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or, similar state law if one exists. How about simply asking your landlord to put you on the list for the next ground floor apartment available.
Is ADHD included in individual disabilities education act?
Yes. It is specifically mentioned as an example of a disability that falls under the category of "other health impaired'.
What are the types of disabilities?
Under the ADA a disability is a physical/mental impairment that significantly limits one or more of your major life activities and have a record of your impairment.
What if you are mentally disabled and no one will hire you?
There are two issues here: 1). If you are disabled, you are technically unable to work. While you may be able to work and still collect disability payments, you are disabled. 2). If you have been denied emplyment due to your disability, but you are physically and mentally capable of performing the work for which you have applied, you may have a civil case under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
How does the Americans with Disabilities Act affect the way people with disabilities must be treated?
Miscellaneous. This title includes a provision prohibiting coercing, threatening, or retaliating against individuals with disabilities or those assisting them in asserting their rights under the ADA.
What does the ADA protect?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), passed in 1990, prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, with regard to hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, etc. This includes discrimination by private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies, and labor unions. An individual with a disability is defined as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, or has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment. Under this act, employers are required to make reasonable accommodation to the known disability of a qualified applicant if it would not impose "undue hardship" on the operation of the business.
Can 2 people with disability live under the same roof?
Yes. I would not know why they could not. Depending upon their disabilities, they may need different support systems.
