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In the United States, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is the leading federal law that prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals. Also, in terms of employment discrimination against federal sector employees, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits unfavorable treatment of disabled employees.

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