Learning Disabilities, Employment Discrimination, and the ADA

Author:

Anderson Peggy L.1,Kazmierski Stefan2,Cronin Mary E.3

Affiliation:

1. Peggy L. Anderson is an associate professor of special education at Metropolitan State College of Denver. She received her PhD at the University of Denver. Her research interests include language development of individuals with learning disabilities, inclusion topics, and transition issues.

2. Stefan Kazmierski is a partner with the law firm of Zupkus and Ayd, PC, in Denver. He received his JD from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a litigator with a special emphasis in employment law.

3. Mary E. Cronin is a professor of special education and habilitative services at the University of New Orleans. She received her PhD at The University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests include issues in secondary special education program development, transition issues, life skills curricula, and inclusion strategies. Address: Peggy L. Anderson, Department of Early Childhood/Elementary Education, Metropolitan State College of Denver, PO Box 173362, Denver, CO 80217-3362.

Abstract

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 2990 was intended to prohibit discriminationagainst individuals wifh disabilities. Although the scope of this legislation is broad, there are aspects of Title I and Title I1 of the ADA that may be of particular interest f o persons with learning disabilities who are preparing for employment. This article discusses those aspects and presents case studies to demonstrate how the ADA could potentially be applied to typical situations. Suggestions are given for individuals with learning disabilities, their parents, and teachers with regard to employment preparation in seconda y and postseconda y settings.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

General Health Professions,Education,Health (social science)

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