Question Description
I'm working on a social science writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Review the American with Disabilities Act (Links to an external site.) and recent changes in programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (Links to an external site.)with regard to persons who have dual diagnoses.
You may choose another program that you are familiar with that is impacted by the ADA and assess regarding persons who have dual diagnoses.
After assessing this Act and program, discuss how a human service provider could advocate and assist someone with a dual diagnosis.
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Americans with Disability
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Americans with Disability
People with disabilities are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a civil
rights law prohibiting discrimination in workplaces, schools and other public and private places.
Race, colour, sex, ethnicity, age, and religion are all protected under the same human rights laws
for people with disabilities. Disabled persons can access public areas, employment,
transportation systems (including buses and trains), government services, and
telecommunications...