Disability law
Disability law is largely regulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. This Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, housing, education, and access to public services.
The ADA requires that reasonable accomodation be made so as to provide individuals with disabilities equal opportunities. Agenices and departments charged with enforcement of the ADA include the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice.
Other statutes prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities include the Fair Housing Act, Rehabilitation Act, Air Carrier Access Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
See also: Accessibility; Americans with Disabilities Act; Anti-discrimination law; Civil Rights Act; Discrimination; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Equal opportunity; Individual with disability; Major life activity; Protected Class; Reasonable accommodation; Rehabilitation Act; Undue hardship