Discrimination in any form is unacceptable, both morally and legally Disability discrimination is particularly insidious as it targets individuals who may already be facing unique challenges in their daily lives Fortunately, there are laws in place to protect individuals from such discrimination and to provide compensation when their rights have been violated.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, education, transportation, and public accommodations compensation for disability discrimination. Under the ADA, it is illegal to discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability in any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, and any other term or condition of employment