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USA-2008-L-81834
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Title_of_text
Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (PL 110-325 (S 3406)).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
United States of America
Subjects (Classification)
Disabled workers
Adopted on (Date of text)
2008-09-25
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Clarifies and reiterates who is covered by the law's civil rights protections. The Act revises the definition of "disability" to more broadly encompass impairments that substantially limit a major life activity. The amended language also states that mitigating measures, including assistive devices, auxiliary aids, accommodations, medical therapies and supplies (other then eyeglasses and contact lenses) have no bearing in determining whether a disability qualifies under the law. Changes also clarify coverage of impairments that are episodic or in remission that substantially limit a major life activity when active, such as epilepsy or post traumatic stress disorder.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
2009-01-01
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Amended Text region
Amended text(s)
1990 (USA-1990-L-31145)
Equal Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities (42 U.S.C., Chapter 126, secs. 12101-12213).
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Act on-line
Author
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
URL
http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/adaaa.html