[Ohio-talk] FW: 10 Things You May Not Know about the ADA

Mon Jul 14 17:26:11 UTC 2014

On 7/14/14, Smith, JW via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> This is excellent information so read on.
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> From: ADA OSU [mailto:ada-osu at osu.edu]
> Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 10:58 AM
> To: ADA OSU
> Subject: 10 Things You May Not Know about the ADA
>
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> Disability Connection Newsletter. This section has four photographs from
> left to right. A woman, who has spina bifida and a learning disability,
> stands next to her scooter. A young man, who has Costello Syndrome, bags
> groceries in a supermarket. A Veteran who is blind sits in a chair at his
> office. A woman, who has a Spinal Cord Injury, advocates for people with
> multiple disabilities.
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> July 2014
>
> 10 Things You May Not Know about the
> ADA<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&100&&&https://www.disability.gov/disability-connection-newsletter-july-2014/>
>
> 1. A New Perspective on Disability Facts and Figures. In preparation for the
> anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July, the U.S.
> Census Bureau released its collection of the most recent
> data<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&101&&&https://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/pdf/cb14ff-15_ada.pdf>
> pertaining to Americans with disabilities. The numbers are striking.
> Approximately 57 million Americans have a disability. Since this figure may
> be difficult to comprehend, let's take a look at some facts for comparison:
> There are more people with disabilities living in America than the entire
> population of Canada or the Caribbean. The number of Americans with vision
> impairments is comparable to the entire population of Switzerland, and there
> are more Americans with hearing impairments than in all of Denmark, Paraguay
> or Hong Kong. If you take the population of Ireland and cut it in half,
> that's roughly the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's or other
> neurocognitive disorders. Additionally, more Americans with disabilities
> require the assistance of others to perform basic activities of daily living
> than the entire population of Greece.
>
> 2. Breaking Down the ADA. The
> ADA<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&102&&&http://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm>
> of 1990, including its Amendments Act of 2008
> (ADAAA)<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&103&&&http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/adaaa_info.cfm>,
> covers five different areas:
>
>  *   Title
> I<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&104&&&http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/fs-ada.cfm>
> requires employers with 15 or more employees to treat qualified individuals
> with disabilities equally in all stages of employment. From the hiring
> process to full employment, this includes compensation, benefits, trainings,
> promotions and other aspects, such as offering reasonable accommodations to
> workers with disabilities. This section also restricts hiring managers from
> asking certain questions about an applicant's disability during the hiring
> process or retaliating against someone for opposing discriminatory
> employment practices.
>
>  *   Title
> II<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&105&&&http://www.ada.gov/ada_title_II.htm>
> prohibits public entities like state or local government agencies from
> discriminating against individuals with disabilities. All programs and
> services, such as public transportation, recreational activities, courts and
> town meetings, should be available to people with disabilities. In addition,
> state and local government buildings must be accessible, and accommodations
> should be available to communicate effectively with those who have vision,
> speech or hearing disabilities.
>
>  *   Title
> III<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&106&&&http://www.ada.gov/ada_title_III.htm>
> requires public accommodations and commercial facilities to offer equal
> access and treatment, effective communication and removal of existing
> barriers for people with disabilities. Examples of such facilities include
> restaurants, retail stores, hotels, movie theaters, private schools,
> convention centers, doctors' offices, homeless shelters and recreational
> facilities. Any altered or newly constructed buildings must follow
> architectural and design standards to ensure accessibility. Additionally,
> classes and examinations for professional, educational or trade-related
> purposes, licensing and certifications should be accessible to people with
> disabilities or alternative arrangements must be offered.
>
>  *   Under Title
> IV<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&107&&&http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/title-iv-ada>,
> telecommunications companies must establish telecommunications relay
> services for callers with hearing and speech disabilities.
>
>  *   Title
> V<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&108&&&http://www.adainfo.org/content/more-title-v>
> includes various provisions that are not necessarily covered by other
> titles, but have been used to clarify the application of the law. For
> example, this section notes that the ADA does not invalidate or override any
> other federal, state or local laws that provide equal or greater protections
> for people with disabilities. It also defines conditions that are not
> covered under the term "disability," as defined by the ADA.
>
> 3. Preserving Our History. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned
> to repeat it." This quote, spoken by philosopher George Santayana, reflects
> the missions of both the ADA Legacy
> Project<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&109&&&http://www.adalegacy.com/>
> and the Disability Visibility
> Project<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&110&&&http://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/about/>.
> The ADA Legacy Project has a threefold mission: to preserve the history of
> the disability rights movement, celebrate the impact of legislation like the
> ADA and educate the public on improving inclusion and equal rights for those
> with disabilities. In partnership with
> StoryCorps<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&111&&&http://storycorps.org/about/>,
> the aim of the Disability Visibility Project is to record the stories of
> those in the disability community. You can participate in the
> project<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&112&&&http://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/how-to-participate/>
> until July 2015 by attending a recording session in the San Francisco Bay
> area, Chicago, Atlanta or one of the Mobile Tour
> locations<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&113&&&http://storycorps.org/mobile-tour/>.
> All stories will be archived by The American Folklife
> Center<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&114&&&http://www.loc.gov/folklife/>
> at the Library of Congress. You can also visit
> adalegacy.com<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&115&&&http://www.adalegacy.com/>
> to find ADA events or programs near
> you<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&116&&&http://www.adalegacy.com/events>
> and prepare for the 25th anniversary of the
> ADA<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&117&&&http://www.adalegacy.com/ada25>
> next year. There's even a countdown calendar!
>
> 4. Job Accommodations enable people with disabilities to perform essential
> job functions, be productive and accomplish work tasks with greater ease and
> independence. Examples include modifications such as ergonomic desk chairs,
> reserved parking, flexible schedules, telecommuting, alternate workstations
> and periodic rest, food or bathroom breaks. According to the Job
> Accommodation Network
> (JAN)<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&118&&&http://askjan.org/media/lowcosthighimpact.html>,
> a free source of expert one-on-one guidance on workplace accommodations and
> disability employment issues, nearly 60 percent of the accommodations needed
> by workers with disabilities cost absolutely nothing, and only 36 percent of
> employers incurred a one-time cost of roughly $500. JAN's publication, the
> Employees' Practical Guide to Requesting and Negotiating Reasonable
> Accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act
> (ADA)<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&119&&&https://askjan.org/EeGuide/>
> summarizes the provisions of the ADA, common accommodation issues and JAN's
> practical solutions for resolving them. For additional guidance on
> reasonable accommodations and enforcement, visit the Equal Employment
> Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
> website<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&120&&&http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/accommodation.html>.
>
> 5. The Rights of Pregnant Workers are generally protected by three laws: the
> ADA Amendments Act
> (ADAAA)<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&121&&&http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/regulations/ada_qa_final_rule.cfm>,
> the Family and Medical Leave Act
> (FMLA)<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&122&&&http://www.dol.gov/whd/fmla/index.htm>
> and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act
> (PDA)<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&123&&&http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/pregnancy.cfm>.
> Although pregnancy is not considered a disability under the ADAAA,
> pregnancy-related impairments, such as gestational diabetes, severe nausea,
> sciatica or preeclampsia, may be recognized as a disability and could
> require an accommodation. Nursing mothers also have protections under the
> Fair Labor Standards
> Act<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&124&&&http://www.dol.gov/whd/nursingmothers/>.
> According to the National Partnership for Women and
> Families<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&125&&&http://www.nationalpartnership.org/research-library/workplace-fairness/pregnancy-discrimination/reasonable-accommodations-for-pregnant-workers-state-laws.pdf>,
> 10 states and two cities have implemented laws requiring employers to
> provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy. These include Alaska,
> California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey,
> Texas and West Virginia, in addition to New York City and Philadelphia. The
> Women's Legal Defense and Education Fund's interactive
> map<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&126&&&https://www.legalmomentum.org/state-state-map-pregnancy-discrimination-laws-breastfeeding-and-leave-rights>
> details pregnancy discrimination laws, as well as breastfeeding and leave
> rights, in each state. An article from the Society for Human Resource
> Management (SHRM), "Accommodating Pregnant
> Employees<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&127&&&http://www.shrm.org/publications/hrmagazine/editorialcontent/2014/0214/pages/0214-pregnancy-accommodation.aspx>,"
> highlights real-life situations and offers helpful suggestions on reasonable
> accommodations for pregnant workers. If you feel you have been discriminated
> against, visit the EEOC's Pregnancy
> Discrimination<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&128&&&http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/pregnancy.cfm>
> page, which provides contact and other useful information about how to file
> a complaint.
>
> 6. Does Your School Pass with Flying Colors? Students with disabilities
> attending post-secondary schools are protected from discrimination by both
> the
> ADA<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&129&&&http://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm#anchor62335>
> and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
> 1973<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&130&&&http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html>.
> In accordance with these laws, a school must make its programs, including
> its extracurricular activities, accessible to students with disabilities in
> an integrated setting. This includes providing accessible architecture, such
> as classrooms and housing, accessible transportation and auxiliary aids and
> services<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&131&&&http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/auxaids.html>,
> if requested. Examples of auxiliary aids include interpreters, electronic
> readers and talking calculators. A student must disclose his or her
> disability to the school in order to receive these accommodations; however,
> if no accommodations are needed, then students are not required to disclose
> this information. When choosing a school, students with disabilities should
> consider factors such as the type of services already in place,
> accommodations they will require and the school's overall attitude and
> reputation towards providing accommodations. Students should talk to their
> school's ADA coordinator, Section 504 coordinator or Disability Services
> coordinator for more
> information<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&132&&&http://www.pacer.org/parent/php/PHP-c51g.pdf>
> or if problems arise.
>
> 7. Get the 5-Star Accessibility Treatment. The ADA (i.e., Title III)
> requires all hotels and motels in the U.S. to make their facilities equally
> accessible to people with disabilities. There are two types of accessible
> guest rooms: those with "mobility" features and others with "communication"
> features. For guests with mobility impairments, roll-in showers and grab
> bars, lower counters and closet bars are a few of the structural features
> that should be offered. For guests who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, hotels
> and motels are required to provide rooms equipped with visual notification
> devices, telephone amplifiers and TDDs (Telecommunication Devices for the
> Deaf). According to the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible
> Design<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&133&&&http://www.ada.gov/2010ADAstandards_index.htm>,
> accessible guest rooms must be dispersed among different classes of guest
> rooms and provide choices in the type of guest rooms, number of beds and
> other amenities comparable to those offered to other guests. A fact sheet
> from the Northwest ADA Center, "Accessibility for People with Disabilities
> at Hotels and Places of
> Lodging<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&134&&&http://dbtacnorthwest.org/_public/site/files/fact_sheets/Facts_Lodging.pdf>,"
> gives an overview of the different elements accessible hotels should
> include. For more tips on finding an accessible hotel room, read the post,
> "Disability Travel...a Dream or a
> Reality?<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&135&&&http://usodep.blogs.govdelivery.com/2010/08/25/disability-travela-dream-or-a-reality/>,"
> on Disability.Blog.
>
> 8. Accessible Public Transportation, such as buses, trains, subway systems,
> paratransit and ferries, makes it possible for people with disabilities to
> get to work, medical appointments and social activities in their
> communities. According to the U.S. Census 2009 American Community
> Survey<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&136&&&http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/cb11-ff14.html>,
> six percent of workers with disabilities age 16 and older use public
> transportation to commute to work. Common accessibility features include
> accessible parking, elevators, raised lettering and Braille signage,
> automatic doors, wheelchair turnstiles and lifts, public address systems,
> curb cuts, elevator status announcements and TDDs. Air travel is regulated
> under the Air Carrier Access
> Act<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&137&&&http://www.dot.gov/individuals/air-consumer/what-airline-employees-airline-contractors-and-air-travelers-disabilities>,
> which prohibits domestic and foreign passenger airlines from discriminating
> against people with mental or physical disabilities. For additional
> information on transportation, read the May 2014 Disability Connection
> newsletter, "10 Things You Need to Know about Planes, Trains and
> Automobiles<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&138&&&https://www.disability.gov/disability-connection-newsletter-may/>,"
> or read Easter Seals Project ACTION's Glossary of Disability and Transit
> Terms<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&139&&&http://www.projectaction.org/TransportationtheADA/DisabilityandTransitGlossary.aspx>.
>
> 9. Technology and the ADA. Let's first discuss the difference between
> accessible technology and assistive technology. Accessible
> technology<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&140&&&http://accessibletech.org/access_articles/general/whatIsAccessibleEIT.php>
> can be used by people with a wide range of abilities, whether they use
> assistive technology or not. Assistive
> technology<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&141&&&http://accessibletech.org/assist_articles/general/whatAT.php>
> allows individuals with disabilities to perform tasks or functions they
> might otherwise be unable to do. For example, someone with low vision may
> not be able to read a book without a video camera magnifier. Under the
> ADA<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&142&&&http://www.drnpa.org/File/publications/assistive-technology-and-title-ii-and-title-iii-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act--ada-.pdf>,
> governments and public entities must provide devices temporarily to help
> individuals with disabilities access their programs and services. For
> example, a movie theater should loan you an assistive listening device if
> you have a hearing disability. The Assistive Technology, Accommodations and
> the Americans with Disabilities
> Act<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&143&&&http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/extension/files/download/Assistive_Tech.pdf>
> brochure from the ILR School at Cornell University explains more fully how
> assistive technology is covered under the ADA. If you are interested in
> learning more, the ADA Online Learning
> Center<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&144&&&http://www.ada-audio.org/Webinar/AccessibleTechnology/Schedule/>
> offers webinars on a variety of technology-related topics.
>
> 10. People You Should Know. The enactment of the ADA would not have happened
> without the hard work of these advocates and many others:
>
>  *   Justin Dart,
> Jr.<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&145&&&http://www.abilitymagazine.com/JustinDart_remembered.html>,
> who is known as the "father" of the ADA, held public forums across the U.S.,
> Guam and Puerto Rico at his own expense to converse with people with
> disabilities and advocate for their civil rights.
>
>  *   Dr. Fred
> Fay<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&146&&&http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/frederick-a-fay-forceful-activist-for-rights-of-the-disabled-dies-at-66/2011/08/30/gIQAxaxhsJ_story.html>,
> who was a quadriplegic and prominent advocate for disability rights, won
> support for not only the ADA, but also the federal Architectural Barriers
> Act of 1968.
>
>  *   Patrisha
> Wright<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&147&&&http://dredf.org/about/staff/wright.shtml>,
> who is known as "the General" of the ADA, was also a driving force behind
> the Handicapped Children's Protection Act of 1986 and amendments to the Fair
> Housing Act, which prevented landlords from discriminating against people
> with disabilities.
>
>  *   Robert Burgdorf,
> Jr.<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&148&&&http://www.law.udc.edu/?RBurgdorf>,
> a professor at the University of the District of Columbia, wrote the
> original version of the ADA that was introduced in Congress.
>
>  *   Lex
> Frieden<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&149&&&http://www.workforce.com/articles/confronting-barriers-an-interview-with-lex-frieden>,
> the former director of the National Council on the Handicapped (now the
> National Council on
> Disability<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&150&&&http://www.ncd.gov/>),
> helped craft the language of the ADA. The concept of "reasonable
> accommodation" stemmed from his experience in college when his classes were
> moved to a building that could better accommodate his wheelchair.
>
>  *   Tony
> Coelho<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&151&&&http://history.house.gov/People/Detail/11178>,
> a former Congressman, was the primary author and sponsor of the ADA. He
> stated the law was urgently needed to prevent the discrimination against
> individuals with disabilities that he experienced as a person with
> epilepsy.
>
>  *   Senator Tom
> Harkin<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNzExLjMzOTYwNjYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDcxMS4zMzk2MDY2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTE0Mzk5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGlzc25lci4yQE9TVS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWxpc3NuZXIuMkBPU1UuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&152&&&https://www.harkin.senate.gov/abouttom.cfm>,
> whose brother is deaf, authored, sponsored and introduced the ADA to the
> Senate. He considers it to be his signature legislative achievement and
> continues to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.
>
>  *   Evan Kemp,
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