Blog 6: Ethical and Legal Concerns, Savia Saffo
Blog 6 By: Savia Saffo Ethical and Legal Concerns _________ The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 safeguards the rights and accommodations for people with disabilities in modern society. This law guarantees equal chances for people with disabilities in the workplace, in public spaces, in transportation, and in telecommunications, among other areas of life. Though the ADA offers a legislative framework to guarantee equal access, how people with disabilities are assisted and treated also heavily depends on ethical issues. Legal and Moral Issues According to the ADA, reasonable accommodations must be made for people with disabilities so they can fully participate in all facets of life. These accommodations could be changes to policies and process...