Disability people need education too


An Overview on Various Los Angeles Disability Laws

Disability Law is one that prohibitsmodules, or guidelines, and providing
discrimination against individuals withqualified readers or interpreters.
disabilities in employment, housing,An employer is compelled to create a
education and access to public services."reasonable accommodation" to a
It is largely regulated by the Americansrecognized disability of a qualified
with Disabilities Act (ADA).applicant or employee if it will not
They are aimed at protecting andcause an "undue hardship" on the
safeguarding the rights of persons withoperation of the employer's industry.
disability. That is why the governmentUndue hardship is defined under the law
has passed several laws to strengthenas "an action requiring significant
its advocacy on disability. Some ofdifficulty or expense when considered in
these federal laws include:light of factors such as an employer's
- Americans Disabilities Actsize, financial resources, and the
- Telecommunications Actnature and structure of its operation."
- Air Carrier Access ActIn the case of Wysinger v. Automobile
- Voting Accessibility for Elderly andClub of Southern California, the
Handicapped ActCalifornia Court of Appeal (Second
- National Voters Registration ActAppellate District) delivered a blow to
- Civil Rights of Institutionalizedmanagement in its defense against Fair
People ActEmployment and Housing Act (FEHA) claims
- Rehabilitation Actbrought by disabled employees when the
- Architectural Barriers Actcourt found that:
- Individuals With Disabilities"the interactive process and providing
Education Actreasonable accommodations are separate
On the other hand, State Laws &requirements in disability
Regulations include:discrimination claims, and thus
- Unruh Civil Rights Actconstitute separate causes of action
- California Civil Code Sections 54with separate burdens of proof."
through 55.2California Disability Discrimination Law
- Title 24 California Building &- Employees Must Show They Can Do the
Standards Code (Physical AccessJob
Regulations)Under the California Fair Employment &
- California Government Code SectionHousing Act (FEHA), it states that
11135-11138California employers do not have to hire
- Fair Employment and Housing Actor continue to employ "disabled"
How Does the Law Define Disability?individuals who cannot perform
Under the Americans with Disabilities"essential job functions" even with
Act (ADA), a person is deemed disabled"reasonable accommodation."
if he is any of the following:Disability Law on Children
1. who is physically or mentallyThe Individuals with Disabilities
impaired that substantially limits oneEducation Act (IDEA) is originally
or more of his/her major life activitiesenacted by Congress in 1975 to ensure
2. who has a record of such impairmentthat children with disabilities had the
3. who is being regarded as having suchequal opportunity to receive a free
an impairmentappropriate public education, just like
Employment Disabilityother children.
In Los Angeles alone, about 874,315Also, IDEA administers how states and
people have employment disability.public agencies provide early
Employment disability exists when aintervention, special education and
qualified employee or applicant, with orrelated services to more than 6.5
without reasonable accommodation, cannotmillion eligible infants, toddlers,
carry out the essential functions of achildren and youth with disabilities.
particular job.The above laws only prove that the
Reasonable accommodation includes, butgovernment id sincere in protecting the
is not limited to, the following:rights of disabled persons. It is a way
- Accessibility to and usage by personsof acknowledging their past and future
with disabilities of the existingcontributions as valuable members of the
facilities utilized by employees;society.
- Job reorganization, varying workIf you have more questions to ask
schedules, relocation to a vacantregarding Social Security Laws, do not
position;hesitate to visit our website and seek
- Modification or adjustment ofhelp from our expert Los Angeles
equipment or devices, alteration orattorneys.
modification of examinations, training



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