Disability Rights Law
/dɪsəˈbɪləti raɪts lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of laws and regulations that protect the rights and prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Disability rights law ensures equal access to public facilities for people with mobility impairments.
Forms
- disability rights law
- disability rights laws
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Commentary
Disability rights law broadly covers statutes and case law aimed at enforcing equal treatment and accommodation for persons with disabilities; it is often intertwined with civil rights protections.
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