What rights do I have under the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, public service, public accommodations, and transportation. Individuals with disabilities in Nevada have rights and protections under the ADA. Under the ADA, employers in Nevada must provide people with disabilities with equal opportunities in the hiring process. This includes reasonable accommodations for disabilities such as changes to the job application process or providing special equipment to help an employee perform their job. Additionally, employers must provide a work environment that is free from discrimination based on a person’s disability. This includes any kind of verbal or physical harassment or threats of violence due to a disability. People with disabilities in Nevada also have the right to use public services without discrimination. This includes services such as transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications. Public accommodations must also make reasonable accommodations to their facilities to ensure people with disabilities have equal access. In conclusion, people with disabilities in Nevada have the right to equal opportunities in employment and public services, as well as the right to reasonable accommodations for their disabilities. In addition, they are also protected from discrimination and harassment due to their disability under the ADA.
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