When a desperate Oregon mother of two young children searched for help at a rehab facility for her alcoholism in California, she was blatantly denied any form of treatment. This distraught woman was also shut out from receiving any benefits because the facility that she went to did not accept patients with disabilities,. eEven after this mother called them beforehand and asked them if they make accommodations for people with disabilities. The facility then informed her that they did have accommodations for people with disabilities. She then spent most of her savings to leave her home in Oregon to go to this rehab facility that offered a free program and promised this mother the help she has been needing for years, but instead the facility left
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These people with disabilities receive a lower income compared to people who do not have a disability. Disability discrimination in the workplace has increased by 17.3% “Brault” in the United States alone, which is more than the increase in religious discrimination at 11.3% (“Brault”). In addition, more than 17% ”Gallie’’ of people in the United States were born with a disability and the numbers are continuing to grow. While disability discrimination and workplace harassment is still a prominent issue that affects citizens’ in the workplace, there are numerous legal solutions currently being undertaken to address and resolve these disappointing …show more content…
Although it is difficult to prove disability discrimination unless it is blatantly obvious, there are ways to make a case. For example, if a person with a disability applies for a job and does not get it, then someone who is less qualified (has less or no experience) applies for the same job and is not disabled is hired, that is a claim that can be filed. All disabled citizens’ in the United States are protected by the American Disability Act of 1990 which enforces accommodations in the workplace for disabled citizens’. Other governmental authorities such as The Department of Justice which focus on the accommodations of the public in enforcing state and local government services. Claims that have won in cases of discrimination can result in the penalty of a fine up to $35,000 for the person guilty “CornellReveiw”. To avoid this, employers must simply just make accommodations such as making facilities used by employees usable for disabled employees as well, modifying work schedules and modifying/adjusting any equipment and devices that might pose an
These people with disabilities receive a lower income compared to people who do not have a disability. Disability discrimination in the workplace has increased by 17.3% “Brault” in the United States alone, which is more than the increase in religious discrimination at 11.3% (“Brault”). In addition, more than 17% ”Gallie’’ of people in the United States were born with a disability and the numbers are continuing to grow. While disability discrimination and workplace harassment is still a prominent issue that affects citizens’ in the workplace, there are numerous legal solutions currently being undertaken to address and resolve these disappointing …show more content…
Although it is difficult to prove disability discrimination unless it is blatantly obvious, there are ways to make a case. For example, if a person with a disability applies for a job and does not get it, then someone who is less qualified (has less or no experience) applies for the same job and is not disabled is hired, that is a claim that can be filed. All disabled citizens’ in the United States are protected by the American Disability Act of 1990 which enforces accommodations in the workplace for disabled citizens’. Other governmental authorities such as The Department of Justice which focus on the accommodations of the public in enforcing state and local government services. Claims that have won in cases of discrimination can result in the penalty of a fine up to $35,000 for the person guilty “CornellReveiw”. To avoid this, employers must simply just make accommodations such as making facilities used by employees usable for disabled employees as well, modifying work schedules and modifying/adjusting any equipment and devices that might pose an