ADA Amendments Act of 2008: A Pocket Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals

In 2008 the U.S. Congress enacted major amendments to the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.The reasons for these amendments, provisions which favor individuals with disabilities, provisions which favor employers, observations of the legislative process, and the net effects are outlined in this article.Rehabilitation professionals can reasonably expect an up tick in EEOC and litigation activity.Their expertise in training implementation, mediation, and expert witness roles is likely to increase.