Federal Disability Law in a Nutshell

Download or read book Federal Disability Law in a Nutshell written by Ruth Colker and published by West Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Nutshell presents an overview of the major federal disability laws with emphasis on the statutes, regulations, and significant points of substantive and procedural law. The sixth edition includes significant focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including its 2008 Amendment and accompanying regulations. Features coverage on constitutional rights; the definition of "disabled"; Rehabilitation Act of 1973; employment discrimination; programs and services; and housing, education, and transportation. Also reviews the many relevant areas of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including the 2004 Amendments and two recent Supreme Court cases under the IDEA.