Introduction Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a qualified applicant or employee with a disability. The ADA applies to private employers with 15 or more employees and to state and local government employers. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces the employment provisions of the ADA.| US EEOC
By Eve Hill People with disabilities continue to be unemployed and underemployed at disproportionate levels compared to nondisabled working-age individuals. The civil rights protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act haven’t transformed the employment landscape for people with disabilities, largely because employers have failed to recognize their negative attitudes toward people with disabilities as discrimination. […]| Inclusivity Strategic Consulting