Editors of the Washington Post say the ADA Amendments Act that was recently passed by Congress will significantly broaden protections for people with disabilities.

Business and disability groups are pleased with the final version of the bill and said that collaborating on the legislation should reduce the number of lawsuits over its implementation. The direct language of the bill, and the laudable cooperation that forged it, should also improve employment levels for the disabled. Two out of three people with significant disabilities are unemployed, a disturbing statistic that disability organizations say is unchanged from when the original ADA became law. This time, Congress’s intent is clear, and we hope the courts follow it.

Earlier post here.

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