ADA Positive Impacts

What are the positive impacts? Are there negative impacts?

Since the inception of the ADA in regards to working, there have been many positive/negative impacts. For example, the employment opportunities improved among individuals with disabilities. Although this may be true, the employment opportunities for those with disabilities are still less than those without. The ADA has even raised awareness about people working with disabilities in the workplace. Also, employment discrimination has been reduced, however, it still happens. In the public and private sectors, they discriminate in hiring and employment practices. Many people with disabilities receive lower compensation than those without. Furthermore, despite the ADA many are deprived of equal opportunity. All of these things impact the American people. To clarify, if people with disabilities do not work they will rely on SSDI/SSI programs and working individuals pay taxes on that. This leaves working people footing the bill. Not hiring individuals with disabilities leave the community with a less productive workforce. If individuals with disabilities are allowed equal
This was accomplished through creating a few programs that gave individuals with disabilities a chance. First, it removed barriers to employment through the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). This act prohibited discrimination based on disability, as well as, made it mandatory that people with disabilities have equal opportunities in the workplace. Secondly, the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) removed educational barriers. Through this act, students will benefit from receiving a free public education. Third, the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) opened up doors to education and training programs to youth/young adults. Without these programs being enacted many disabled people would receive the education they ned to compete with people who are not disabled in the