The Americans with Disabilities Act and its impact on athletics

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which took effect July 26, 1992, prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.( Americans with Disabilities Act,1990) The Americans with Disabilities Act will enable society to benefit from the skills and talents of individuals with disabilities and will allow …

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