The ADAAA has significantly changed the landscape of disability law, especially the new statutory definition of disability. This and other changes have greatly impacted how agencies handle day-to-day operations, preventive measures, and defenses against potential claims. The regulations are complicated and detailed, making it difficult to pinpoint exactly what you need to know. Until now.

This handy resource breaks down the ADAAA and the regulations into manageable parts and shows you how the two documents interact. Through now-and-then comparisons, you'll easily recognize key differences and gain a solid understanding of how the law impacts the analysis of cases after Jan. 1, 2009 (the law's effective date).

Clear explanations spell out:

• What is different about assessing a case under the ADAAA compared to the ADA
• How to determine if a person is an individual with a disability under the ADAAA's broader standards
• How to consider mitigating measures in assessing whether a person is substantially limited in a major life activity

You'll learn everything a federal practitioner needs to know about the ADAAA. But don't set the guide aside. Keep it on hand as your ready reference when specific concerns arise as you're processing cases. Also included is a glossary, chart of ADAAA key provisions, and text of the ADAAA and the regulations.