ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-000317",
  "term": "ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA)",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "A federal law that broadened the definition of disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. It clarified that the definition of disability should be interpreted broadly to provide greater coverage for individuals with impairments. The ADAAA rejected several Supreme Court decisions that had narrowed the scope of who was considered disabled, making it easier for individuals to establish disability and receive protections.",
  "abbreviation": "ADAAA",
  "subject": "Employment Practices Liability",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/ada-amendments-act-of-2008-adaaa/"
}