ADA Amendments Act Passes

WASHINGTON, DC (9-12-08) The Senate expressed overwhelming bipartisan support for the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (HR-3195) by unanimously passing the bill by voice vote. The bill included over 77 bipnartisan co-sponsors.

The bill went to the Senate floor today after it was passed by the House in late June, and has wide support on both sides of the aisle, as well as among employers, civil rights and disability advocates.

The ADA Amendments Act will correct narrow court interpretations that have restricted ADA coverage in the workplace, and taken away coverage for individuals with diabetes, epilepsy, serious heart conditions, mental disabilities, and cancer. In addition, act clarifies responsibilitiles for employers.