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Synopsis
Explains how the Americans With Disabilities Act affects social work practice.
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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.