Unequal Rights: Discrimination Against People with Mental Disabilities and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Stefan, Susan. Unequal Rights: Discrimination Against People With Mental Disabilities and the Americans With Disabilities Act. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association, 2001; 800-374-2721; ; .

This book is part of the Law and Public Policy: Psychology and the Social Sciences book series and illustrates how the Americans with Disabilities Act has failed to alleviate discrimination against people with mental disabilities. Rich in descriptions of court cases and disability law, Stefan, a law professor at the University of Miami School of Law, shows how the ADA has been applied in a wide range of areas, such as employment, insurance, medical care, education, and professional licensing. Throughout she cites a wealth of hard-to-find or otherwise unavailable information.

This book features a unique survey compiled by the author that...