What laws exist to prevent discrimination and ensure equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in employment, state services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation?
What laws exist to prevent discrimination and ensure equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in employment, state services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation?
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Federal laws that protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination and guarantee them equal opportunity in employment, state services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Wendy Davis Act. The ADA applies to all private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies and labor unions. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act applies to all public entities receiving federal funding as well as some private institutions that receive federal funds. The Wendy DavisAct applies to all taxis operated by businesses with more than 15 vehicles in Texas. Additionally, many states have also adopted their own disability anti-discrimination laws which provide protections comparable to or stricter than the above-referenced federal statutes.
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What laws exist to prevent discrimination and ensure equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in employment, state services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation?
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protections for individuals with disabilities in areas of employment, state services, public accommodations, commercial facilities and transportation. The ADA prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in all aspects of life. Furthermore, Title III of the ADA also requires that public accommodations be readily accessible to persons with disabilities. This includes any private establishment which is open to the general public such as hotels, restaurants, cinemas, schools or any other service which is available for use by members of the public.
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