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Summary

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by Federal agencies. Threatening someone, disabled or not, could potentially be considered assault under Oklahoma law. It is also against the ADA to intimidate or threaten a person due to their disability. You may have grounds for a lawsuit if this incident occurred in Oklahoma. Consider consulting with an ADA attorney and report the issue to the police.

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Is it illegal for employees at days inn motel to make disabled/ handicapped crawl around on the floor to pick up very small amount of trash in order to get my deposit back.
Hello **** Edwards, this sounds like a distressing situation. In order to provide you with the most accurate information, could you please let me know the state where this occurred? Laws can vary greatly from place to place.
Oklahoma
Hello **** Edwards,
In Oklahoma:
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life.
- The Rehabilitation Act of * prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by Federal agencies.
You may have grounds for a lawsuit if this incident occurred in Oklahoma. Consider consulting with an ADA attorney.
Is it illegal for same employees to threaten to beat me up knowing I'm disabled
Hello **** Edwards,
In Oklahoma:
- Threatening someone, disabled or not, could potentially be considered assault under Oklahoma law.
- It is also against the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to intimidate or threaten a person due to their disability.
You may want to report this issue to the police and consult with a lawyer.