About Disability Awareness, Rights and Equality

There are millions of people with a disability, both those that can be seen and those that are unseen one. Disabilities can be the oblivious ones like being blind, deaf, unable to talk or missing a body part. Or the unseen ones like psychological impairments of learning disorders, bipolar or schizophrenia, or physical illnesses like AIDS or HIV.  

What does it mean to be disabled?

To be considered disabled means you have a lifelong condition that affects the way you live.

 American Disability Act

The American Disability Act was passed to ensure people with a disability were treated with dignity and respect and that they were given accommodations to succeed in everything they attempt as if they did not have any impartment.

 Accessibility for the Disabled

Per the law, employers are required to provide seating, risers or tools to make it easier to perform the job. This could also include specialized computer equipment, footrest and alternative working hours. Schools are required to provide alternate learning methods like large type books, tutors, typist, books that are dictated to listen to and specialized classroom seating.  Streets have been made wheelchair or walker friendly with corners being recessed for easier access. All public restaurants, libraries and restrooms, for example must have wheelchair access, and bathrooms must have bars to allow the person the ability to use the facilities without the assistance of another person. 

Equality for All

The ADA also requires employers to hire disabled persons, or to justify why their job does not allow for any persons in any level of the business. Schools have a disabled students department to make sure those seeking education are afforded the right without any additional embarrassment. ADA makes everyone equal by making sure everyone can do his or her best, no matter where you are or what you are doing.