Social Work After the Americans With Disabilities Act

by Pardeck, John T.

• ISBN13: 9780865692657
• ISBN10: 0865692653
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-06-01
• Publisher: Praeger Pub Text

Summary

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is grounded in the human rights perspective. Like other civil rights legislation, the ADA is aimed at an oppressed group, persons with disabilities, who have been denied equal opportunities to participate in the larger society. As Pardeck makes clear, the goal of ADA, ending discrimination against people with disabilities in all facets of American life, is aligned with the philosophies and traditions of the social work profession. Pardeck provides a detailed overview and analysis of the ADA that will help professional social workers as well as students entering the field realize the full significance of the new rights and protections extended to people with disabilities. He also provides specific case studies and examples to illustrate the range of opportunities afforded the disabled and their advocates.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Americans With Disabilities Act	1	(22)
Chapter 2. An Overview of the Technical Aspects of Title I	23	(26)
Chapter 3. Technical Aspects of Title II	49	(12)
Chapter 4. Social Work Agencies and the Americans With Disabilities Act	61	(24)
Chapter 5. Education and the Americans With Disabilities Act	85	(22)
Chapter 6. Advocacy and the Americans With Disabilities Act	107	(10)
Chapter 7. ADA: Taking Stock and Looking to the Future	117	(8)
Appendix A Brief Overview of the Americans With Disabilities Act	125	(4)
Sources for Further Reading	129	(2)
Index	131