Unequal rights : discrimination against people with mental disabilities and the Americans with Disabilities Act / Susan Stefan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stefan, Susan.

Series:

Law and public policy

The law and public policy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Discrimination against the mentally ill--Law and legislation--United States.

Mental health laws--United States.

Mental health laws.

Discrimination against the mentally ill--Law and legislation.

United States.

United States. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Physical Description:

xvii, 405 pages : form ; 26 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2001]

Summary:

This provocative book illustrates how the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) has failed to alleviate discrimination against people with mental disabilities. Rich in descriptions of court cases and disability law, this book shows how the ADA has been applied in a wide range of areas, such as employment, insurance, medical care, education, and professional licensing. Throughout, Susan Stefan, a professor of law, cites a wealth of hard-to-find or unavailable information, including complaints under the ADA court settlements, opinion letters, and testimony from congressional hearings. This bold and challenging book is an ideal resource for lawyers, people with mental disabilities, therapists, and anyone who seeks to understand the full impact of disability law.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1557986819

OCLC:

43701660