ADA: Navigating Protections for Mental Illness and Opioid Addiction
Course Overview
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a significant civil rights law enacted in 1990. It prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas of public life, including employment, public services, public accommodations, transportation and telecommunications. Several key federal acts complement and relate to the ADA, including the Rehabilitation Act, ADA Amendments Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ensuring protection, accessibility, and equal opportunities for people with disabilities.
Certain mental health conditions are safeguarded under the ADA, provided they satisfy the legal criteria for disability. Addiction qualifies as a protected condition and is entitled to specific rights under ADA regulations. Among these rights are workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities, with several examples outlined and additional resources available for further reference.
This course provides an overview of the ADA and its application to mental health conditions, opioid addiction, and treatment. It further examines workplace accommodations available to support individuals with these conditions.
Course Format
This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.
Course Objectives
- Explain the ADA law and other acts that relate to disability.
- Discuss how the ADA may offer some protection for opioid addiction.
- Explain how the ADA applies to those with mental illnesses.
- List some accommodations that can be made for those with mental illness under the ADA, including service animals.
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Approvals & accreditation
AAACEUs is an approved provider for the following boards. This course counts toward continuing education for 17 credentials.