In the case of Carolyn C. Cleveland v. Policy Management Systems Corp., the Supreme Court held that

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The Supreme Court held that receipt of DI did not necessarily make an individual ineligible for ADA protections. In this case, the plaintiff was denied a job by the defendant based on her history of mental health treatment and the fact that she received DI benefits. The Court found that the defendant violated the ADA by assuming that the plaintiff was unable to perform the job based on her disability and DI status without conducting an individualized inquiry into her qualifications and abilities. This decision clarified that receipt of DI benefits does not automatically disqualify an individual from ADA protection.

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