Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act: Understanding the Changes by Lisa Jordan The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) comes into effect on January 1, 2009 in an attempt to overturn much of the law that has blocked persons with disabilities from ADA eligibility. The new Act presents a return to the intention of the original document, and broadens the definition of disability.Even though the definition of reasonable accommodation remains unchanged, the expanded definition of disability will mean that more employees will be protected, often for conditions that may not be readily apparent to employers Charlotte Olympia Kitty Flats. This means that employers need to be prepared to engage in the interactive process of reasonable accommodation with a greater number of employees in a way which remains flexible without sacrificing consistency.Under the original ADA, the Supreme Court ruled that persons wit ... Read more »