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Overview
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is grounded in the human rights perspective. Like other civil rights legislation, the ADA is aimed at an oppressed group, persons with disabilities, who have been denied equal opportunities to participate in the larger society. As Pardeck makes clear, the goal of ADA, ending discrimination against people with disabilities in all facets of American life, is aligned with the philosophies and traditions of the social work profession.
Pardeck provides a detailed overview and analysis of the ADA that will help professional social workers as well as students entering the field realize the full significance of the new rights and protections extended to people with disabilities. He also provides specific case studies and examples to illustrate the range of opportunities afforded the disabled and their advocates.
Synopsis
Explains how the Americans With Disabilities Act affects social work practice.
Booknews
The goal of this book is to inform social workers and others working in the human services about the mandates and requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). In the first three chapters, readers are introduced to the ADA and its historical background and provided with technical information on Title I (employment) and Title II (state and local government) regulations. The final four chapters cover issue such as the impact that the ADA has had on social work agencies, public and private education, and advocacy for people with disabilities. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.