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Employment Discrimination

Mental Illness and Chemical Dependency are among the most stigmatized health care needs. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), people with serious disabilities, including mental illness and chemical dependency are entitled to protections and accommodations under the law.

(Note to employers and educators -- Joseph A. Glazer, Esq. can help your business understand the ADA and provide consultation on the ADA, including reasonable workplace and classroom accommodations.)