Legislation

Question 1

American’s disability act

Answer 1

Became law in 1990
Prohibits discrimination against individuals in private sector/local and state gov’t employees with disabilities

Question 2

Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Answer 2

applies to federal employees, prevents disability discrimination in the workplace

Question 3

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

Answer 3

1967
covers people aged 40+ from discrimination in the workplace

Question 4

Western Airlines vs Criswell 1985

Answer 4

Western Airlines made pilots retired once they turned 60

Question 5

Community Mental Health Act of 1963

Answer 5

provided grants to help establish these residential treatment centers.

Question 6

English Poor Law of 1562

Answer 6

foster care system evolved from this law

Question 7

Individual with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA)

Answer 7

classifies emotional and behavioral disorders under a category called emotional disturbance (ED).