“John Pardeck has written an excellent account of the legislation and the way it is being implemented....The final chapter of the book dealing with the implementation of the statute is particularly interesting and informative. This is a well written and useful book that deserves to be widely read.”–
“...recommended for undergraduate and graduate clases in the field of disability.”–
“John Pardeck has written an excellent account of the legislation and the way it is being implemented. He describes the main features of the statute and provides interesting case studies to illustrate its main provisions....In addition to outlining the main provisions of the legislation, Pardeck also includes a useful account of the way social workers can collaborate with people with disabilities to advocate for recognition and services....This is a well written and useful book that deserves to be widely read.”–
Product Description
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990 and is often seen as "the emancipation proclamation for people with disabilities." The ADA has significant implications for social work professionals. Specifically the profession must incorporate numerous changes required by ADA that impact social work educators, administrators, and practitioners who deliver social work services.
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