Providing access to educational and employment opportunities for disabled persons is one the least controversial of the topics addressed in Chapter 8, as it seems to be a clear way of demonstrating respect for such persons’ dignity, and as the costs of such access seem very likely to be offset (or more than offset) by the advantages to society (not to mention the individuals themselves).
The Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] was passed into law in 1990; prior to 1990, anyone with a disability could be denied employment, education, even service in a store or restaurant.
You will respond to the following questions in an APA 7-formatted essay. State your position in a thesis and develop your ideas through well-constructed paragraphs. If you are unfamiliar with essay construction, please review the following:
After you have read Chapter 8, answer the following questions:
Use what you learned in Chapter 8 to explain what the ADA is and why it is important
Describe how the ADA is important to your career field; if you cannot think of direct examples, think about the issues that may face your patients, clients, co-workers, or vendors
Using the LIRN or Google, find an article that explains some of the lingering issues around ADA that still need to be resolved. What is the issue and how would you resolve it?
Your assignment should include:
