These differences in regulations also violate the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act if not the letter. This situation needs to be rectified as soon as possible. The U. S. Congress should take the necessary steps to eliminate these work disincentives and discrimination by amending the Social Security Act. Congress should insure that an individual with any disability is able to use the most progressive and beneficial regulations under this Act. It must be stressed, however, that no attempt should be made to modify regulations that would reduce the effectiveness of the benefits of any disabled worker.
Employment is an important goal for most individuals, with or without a disability.
Individuals with disabilities want to work to increase their independence and to improve their situation. Employment should be promoted by the government by providing the most beneficial work incentives to all individuals with disabilities without regard to disability type.