Professionals working with youth who have disabilities also need to understand the basic protections offered to people with disabilities by the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding employment for people with disabilities. Below are resources with a general overview:

The Arc: Decision-Making Supports
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The Arc: Guardianship Myths
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EEOC—The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability
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EEOC: Americans with Disabilities Act Questions and Answers
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US Department of Labor—Employers and the ADA: Myths and Facts
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