It's all in your head--Defining psychiatric disabilities as physical disabilities

Capp and Esnayra discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the current statutory and case law definitions of "disability" and expose weaknesses in the law. They present scientific evidence to show the physical underpinnings of psychiatric disabilities. Finally, they propose tha...

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Published in:Thomas Jefferson Law Review 2000-10, Vol.23 (1), p.97
Main Authors: Capp, Dawn, Esnayra, Joan G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Americans with Disabilities Act 1990-US
Disability
Federal legislation
Mental disorders
State laws
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Summary:Capp and Esnayra discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the current statutory and case law definitions of "disability" and expose weaknesses in the law. They present scientific evidence to show the physical underpinnings of psychiatric disabilities. Finally, they propose that psychiatric disabilities be considered physical disabilities under both federal and state law and suggest specific revisions to the ADA.
ISSN:1090-5278
2169-1436