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Which specific piece of federal legislation has had the greatest impact on diversity in American work settings or society iin general?

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The Americans with Disabilities Act allowed for people with disabilities rights to be educated, trained, and hired, and disallowed discrimination of a large group of people. The Americans with Disabilities Act took the information and regulations found in the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and updated and expanded them to make it easier for those with disabilities to function in the world. It removed barriers to access of ...

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