Disabilities
Disabilities are common among Americans. ... ” Americans with disabilities are often refused for job interviews, turned down for jobs they are qualified for, given fewer responsibilities on the job, and passed over for promotions. ... One way the government has tried to do so is by passing the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). ... In Proclamation 7579, given on the twelfth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act he said, “Today, Americans with disabilities enjoy greatly improved access to countless facets of life; but more work needs to be done. ... Too many Americans with disabilities remain isolated, dependent, and deprived of the tools they need to enjoy all that our Nation has to offer. ... Department of Labor issued a compliance assistance Section 188 Disability Policy Checklist designed to ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities under Section 188 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Even though this checklist is not mandatory it does provide guidelines, examples of policies, procedures, and other recommended steps that help to make sure nondiscrimination and equal opportunities for people with disabilities in the United States workforce.