The Americans with Disabilities Act protects qualified persons from discriminatory hiring practices, but does not require employers to provide suitable accommodations in the workplace, or opportunities for promotion. This is left to occupational safety laws.

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In 1990, the American with Disabilities Act was amended to include provisions for hiring and promoting, and also provisions for adapting the work environment to provide for persons with disabilities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act Protects Qualified Persons from Discriminatory