Obesity Discrimination and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Description:
This report outlines the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which provide broad nondiscrimination protection for individuals with disabilities. It provides background regarding how obesity is covered under the ADA and its supporting regulations. The report also discusses some of the ways in which courts have applied the ADA to obesity discrimination claims.
Date:
July 16, 2007
Creator:
Staman, Jennifer
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department