title: A new challenge for home care agencies.
abstract: The Americans with Disabilities Act will change the employment practices of all home care agencies by prohibiting employers from discriminating against individuals on the basis of a disability. While the act requires an employer to reasonably accommodate all applicants and employees must be reasonably accommodated, home care agencies face a particular challenge in employing and accommodating individuals with a disability who are homemaker-home health aides, nurses, or therapists.
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Hyde
mesh_terms: D017028:Caregivers / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016832:Employment, Supported / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce