Anna is a 19-year-old with cerebral palsy who uses a motorized wheelchair. She works in customer service at the local children's museum. Her disability and medications cause her to tire easily, making her only able to work part-time. What challenge does she face with only being able to participate in part-time employment?

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Although the purpose of the ADA was well intended, research has suggested that the employment rates of persons with disabilities did not increase significantly increase after the passage of this legislation. One possible reason for the lack of marked change in employment rates was that many persons with disabilities were concerned about the loss of benefits, particularly health benefits. Many persons with disabilities, because of the nature of their disability, are able to work only on a part-time basis. However, in many situations, a person must be employed full-time in order to be covered by health insurance plans offered by their employer. The TWWIIA legislation enables persons with disabilities to return to work and continue to receive health-care coverage from programs such as Medicaid.

Anna Is a 19-Year-Old with Cerebral Palsy Who Uses a Motorized