Disability Lawyers in North Carolina Near Me, page 6
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Bumgardner, Don H. Attorney
Gastonia,
North Carolina
Accident Lawyers - Attorneys - Disability Lawyers - Malpractice & Negligence Lawyers - Medical Malpractice Lawyers
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Kuruc, Joan W. Attorney
Cary,
North Carolina
Accident Lawyers - Attorneys - Disability Lawyers - Malpractice & Negligence Lawyers - Personal Injury Lawyers
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Quinn, Nancy P. Attorney
Greensboro,
North Carolina
Accident Lawyers - Disability Lawyers - Discrimination & Civil Rights Lawyers - Vehicular Accident Lawyers
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Elliott, J. Bryan Attorney
Hickory,
North Carolina
Attorneys - Bankruptcy Lawyers - Debt Consolidation Lawyers - Disability Lawyers - Social Security Attorneys
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Evans, Fredrick W. Attorney
Winston Salem,
North Carolina
Attorneys - Disability Lawyers - Employment & Labor Lawyers - Malpractice & Negligence Lawyers - Medical Malpractice Lawyers - Workers' Compensation Lawyers
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Johnson, Valerie Alston Attorney
Chapel Hill,
North Carolina
Accident Lawyers - Attorneys - Disability Lawyers - Malpractice & Negligence Lawyers - Personal Injury Lawyers
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Johnson, E. Wyles, Jr. Attorney
Kinston,
North Carolina
Attorneys - Construction Lawyers - Disability Lawyers - Employment & Labor Lawyers
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White, Charles L., II Attorney
Greensboro,
North Carolina
Disability Lawyers
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Phifer, Robert S. Attorney
Charlotte,
North Carolina
Disability Lawyers - Discrimination & Civil Rights Lawyers - Employment & Labor Lawyers
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Newton, Jacqueline A. Attorney
Wilmington,
North Carolina
Attorneys - Disability Lawyers - Employment & Labor Lawyers - Insurance Lawyers
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Disability law is largely regulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. This Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, housing, education, and access to public services. The ADA defines a disability as any of the following: "a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual.", "a record of such impairment." or "being regarded as having such an impairment." While alcoholism is included as a disability, other socially undesirable behavior is excluded from the Act. For example, sexual behavior disorders, compulsive gambling, and pyromania are all excluded. The ADA, however, does not list all impairments covered. The ADA further requires that reasonable accomodation be made so as to provide individuals with disabilities equal opportunities. Agenices and departments charged with enforcement of the ADA include the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice.