AIDS Discrimination : The Federal Response.

Describes and analyzes Federal legislation and policies to prohibit discrimination against persons with AIDS and persons infected with HIV in the areas of employment, housing, public accomodations, and government services. Discusses passage and implementation of the Americans With Disabilities Act,...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1994.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Describes and analyzes Federal legislation and policies to prohibit discrimination against persons with AIDS and persons infected with HIV in the areas of employment, housing, public accomodations, and government services. Discusses passage and implementation of the Americans With Disabilities Act, OPM policy directive for treatment of Federal employees with HIV/AIDS, and HIV testing programs of selected executive branch and independent agencies. Reviews the evolution of public policy and attitudes and scientific opinion about the cause and transmission of AIDS.
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