title: Whether a genetic defect is a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act: preventing genetic discrimination by employers.
abstract: The Americans with Disabilities Act will not protect all forms of discrimination based upon one's genetic make up. Legislation is needed to prevent genetic discrimination.
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Gurd
mesh_terms: D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000235:genetics*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016832:Employment, Supported / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D035082:Federal Government; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D033161:Government Regulation; D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D010559:Personnel Management / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011287:Prejudice; D014481:United States