Disability Law
Disability Law: An Overview
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 defines a disability as any of the following:
"a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual."
"a record of such impairment." or
"being regarded as having such an impairment.