According to the framers of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), “Barriers to employment, transportation, public accommodations, public services, and telecommunications have imposed staggering economic and social costs on American society and have undermined our well-intentioned efforts to educate, rehabilitate, and employ individuals with disabilities. By breaking down these barriers, the ADA will enable society to benefit from the skills and talents of individuals with disabilities, will allow us all to gain from their increased purchasing power and ability to use it, and will lead to fuller, more productive lives for all Americans.”

Based on this explanation, who is a qualified individual with a “qualified individual with a disability?” Respond in detail, demonstrating your knowledge of the readings.
Should criminal justice fields be exempt from compliance with this Act? Why or why not?  Discuss fully.

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