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Journal
Journal of Individual Employment Rights
ISSN
1055-7512 (print) 1541-3799 (electronic)
Volume
6
Issue
1
Date
1/1/1997

Article Facts

Title
Development of a Measure of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Awareness
DOI
10.2190/AWAT-MTHF-L429-3UHW
Authors
  • Marcelline R. Fusilier
  • Carlos Ray Gullett
Pages
71-76
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Development of a Measure of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Awareness

Marcelline R. Fusilier
Carlos Ray Gullett

DOI: 10.2190/AWAT-MTHF-L429-3UHW

Abstract

It is unclear whether the large number of ADA complaints being filed stem from intentional discrimination against the disabled or from a lack of knowledge of the law on the part of employers, those affected, and the general public. Almost no literature exists that empirically addresses the state of ADA knowledge. The present research developed a measure of ADA awareness. The scale was supported by results of a factor analysis. Coefficient alpha reliability was .80. Application of such a scale may be useful in discerning how much is known about the ADA so that appropriate actions may be taken to increase compliance.

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