“The Americans With Disabilities Act is one of the most important laws in American history. The preamble to the law states that it covers 43,000,000 Americans. » (Frierson, p.3) Before the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed, employers were able to deny employment to a disabled worker simply because he or she was disabled. For no reason other than the person's physical disability, they were turned away or fired from their job. The Americans With Disabilities Act prevented this type of discrimination by establishing rules and regulations designed to protect people with physical disabilities. With a workforce of 43,000,000 people, it is impossible to ignore the impact of these people. The Americans With Disabilities Act has not only opened the door for millions of Americans to return to the workforce, but it also paves the way for new workplace facilities, new training programs, and the creation of jobs designed for a disabled society. The Persons with Disabilities Act constitutes the most important precedent set in the fight against any discrimination against persons with disabilities. In this article, I will provide a brief description of the statutes set by the Americans With Disabilities Act, regarding disability in the workplace. I will then discuss what employers are required to do under the ADA and some of the regulations they must follow. The next section of this document will discuss actual training for employees with disabilities with an emphasis on training programs for workers with mobility and movement difficulties. The next section of this article will discuss the economic effects of a vocational rehabilitation program. Finally, this article will conclude with a brief discussion of what the measures set by the Americans With Disabilities Act mean for actual workers and the people it benefits. The Americans With Disabilities Act The Americans With Disabilities Act has a section devoted solely to employer practices in treating applicants and staff members based on their physical condition or any health conditions they may have . Some of the disabilities included are visual, hearing, motor or mental impairments. "Title I of the Americans With Disabilities Act prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, right in the middle of paper......individuals with disabilities must function as a productive member of society. Or what is considered a productive member, in the sense that this person can be completely independent both at home and in the workplace. Technology, perseverance and understanding make all this possible. now to the person who had a productive limb. The disability is taking over their life. This person is no longer hiding in the shadows, they are out there, proudly contributing and living their life to the best of their ability. also support oneself on a regular salary, not government assistance or help from family and friends. This aspect in particular is of extreme importance to many Americans with disabilities. The ability to survive on their own, without having to depend on someone or a group to provide them with food, clothing or shelter, is essential. Isn’t that what we all want anyway? That's why the Americans With Disabilities Act sets the most important precedent in the fight to end all discrimination against people with disabilities. Although there will always be a certain..