The New ADAAA and Providing Accommodations

The ADA Amendment Act was signed by President Bush on Sept 25, 2008, which basically expanded the definition and clarity of disability.

Why you ask??? Well, the ADA was always intended to increase the employment of people with disabilities. Unfortunately, that did not happen. What did happened is it became, “What is the definition of disability,” instead of providing equal opportunity and accommodations for people with disabilities who may need an accommodation. Due to the potential liability, it made employers hesitate and not feel comfortable in hiring people with disabilities. AND now with our aging workforce, accommodations are going to be requested more and more. In the next few years, 1 out of 3 employees will need an accommodation.