The ADA offers unique opportunities for physical and occupational therapists

Issue title: Job Site Modifications and Accommodations

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Miller, Margot

Affiliations: Isemhagen Work Systems, 2202 Water Street, Duluth, MN 55812, USA

Abstract: With the advent of the Americans with Disabilities Act, physical and occupational therapists have an opportunity to expand their role in working with disabled individuals, specifically in the areas of employment, public accommodations and transportation. This paper will discuss the commonality in minimizing the disabling effects of physical disabilities and integrating the disabled into the mainstream of life. It is evident that the ADA presents unique opportunities for therapists. Effective implementation of the law can be accomplished when physical and occupational therapists are involved.

Keywords: Individual with disability, Physical disability, Discrimination, Qualified individual, Civil rights protection, Reasonable accommodations, Functional job description, Job analysis, Prework screen

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-1996-6107

Journal: Work, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 47-52, 1996