The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is comprehensive statute that covers diverse issues that impact upon the academic libraries of Indiana, ranging from equal employment rights to enhanced telecommunications access for both disabled students and employees. The principal purpose of the ADA is to abolish discrimination against persons with physical or mental disabilities in all public facilities and allow them the opportunity to live productive lives.
(H.W. Wilson Company, 1997) Wilhelmus, David W.; Wilhelmus, Mary Tiede
Employees' mental and physical problems require appropriate responses from the library manager. Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act is legally essential. The authors offer guidelines on the applications of each act in relation to the other two.