Tag Archives: Americans with Disabilities Act
University students rights under disability and discrimination laws: What you need to know
Living with a disability can be a challenge, but thanks to federal and state laws – your disability does not have to stand in the way of getting a higher education. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which was amended (and expanded) in 2008 through the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA),… Read More »
Service Pets: What Are Your Rights?
What are your employee rights when it comes to service animals? Do you currently have a service pet and have questions about where you are allowed to take your animal? Or, are you in the process of seeking a service pet and wondering whether your animal will be permitted in certain spaces? For instance,… Read More »
It’s Not All In Your Head: Medical Leave and Mental Illness
When your disability is a mental one, struggles may extend beyond the rigors daily life, especially when it comes to your employment. Questions like how and when should you disclose to your employer that you suffer a disability – and whether you need to disclose this in the first place – can be a… Read More »