title: An industrial model for assisting employers to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990.
abstract: Innovative opportunities exist for occupational therapists to expand their role and assume a more active role in helping employers comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) (Public Law 101-336). This article proposes an industrial model to facilitate earlier employer involvement and compliance with Title I of the ADA. It introduces the process for implementation of the Industrial Model of Rehabilitation Management (developed by the second author), defines the therapist's role, presents a clinical example, and discusses weaknesses and strengths of the model. Therapists are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Industrial Model proposed to assist the employer's implementation of the ADA.
authors.affiliation: Arizona Industrial Rehabilitation Specialists, Mesa.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Stockdell
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Crawford
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002961:Civil Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000379:methods; D014938:Work Capacity Evaluation