title: The Americans With Disabilities Act: preparing your health care facility to achieve compliance.
abstract: The article discusses the Americans With Disabilities Act, signed into law by President Bush on July 26, 1990, and its potential effects on the health care industry. The author offers advice on how health care facilities can insure compliance with this sweeping legislation.
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Schneid
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