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Disability discrimination laws are put in place to protect those that do not have the same skill set as a “normal person. Now, a disability can be anyone with a physical or mental impairment. This impairment must prevent a person from doing one or more things effectively. The disability can be physical, cognitive, sensory, or learning. Disability discrimination laws specifically state that a person is qualified for the job if they can perform all duties asked of them. If they can not than then, and only then can an employer refuse to employ them. If a person feels that they can perform the task at hand, but that they still received unequal treatment, then the disability discrimination law has been broken. According to the disability discrimination law, a person is entitled to equal opportunities regardless of any impairment they may have. Now if a person needs something the government calls reasonable accommodations, and are able to perform the tasks that the job requires, then they must be equally considered for the position. Reasonable accommodations under the disability discrimination law include, making adjustments to equipment and training material, changing a work schedule, making the location accessible to all with disabilities, and … Continue reading