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Direct linkPetruniak, Mark; Krokosky, Alyson; Terry, Sharon F. – Exceptional Parent, 2011
This article discusses the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) which President George W. Bush officially signed in 2008. The law prohibits employers from making adverse employment decisions based on a person's genetic information, including family health history. It also forbids insurance companies from discriminating against…
Descriptors: Health Services, Civil Rights, Genetics, Scientific and Technical Information
Chaikind, Stephen – Exceptional Parent, 1992
This article summarizes provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in light of how they may affect children. It specifically addresses requirements for reasonable accommodations by employers and increased accessibility to public services. A "fact sheet" insert lists relevant phone numbers (enforcement agencies and information…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Children, Civil Rights Legislation, Compliance (Legal)
