LAWW 51702 — Disability Law
This study of U.S. disability law begins by defining "disability" under the Constitution, federal statutes, and court decisions. The ADA, the Rehab Act, and other federal/state disability laws will be studied and applied to employment issues, public accommodations, governmental services/programs, education, housing and independent living, and health care. Concepts like discrimination, disparate treatment/impact, reasonable accommodations, physical/mental impairments, undue hardships, architectural barriers, harassment, retaliation, licensing, and many others will be examined. In addition, the Social Security Act's Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) and Supplemental Security Insurance. (Typically offered: Irregular)