Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The Act prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
The link address is: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
Vermont Olmstead Commission Comprehensive Plan (Abridged)