Differences in Americans with Disabilities Act Title I discrimination allegations filed by people with learning disabilities and other disabilities.

This article examines workplace discrimination experiences of workers with learning disabilities (LD) compared to those with other disabilities, using data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) following the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) from 2009 to 2016. Findings indicate that individuals with LD, who were generally younger, more likely male, and more often Caucasian than those with other disabilities, reported higher rates of discrimination related to harassment, discipline, hiring, constructive discharge, training, and promotion, but lower rates involving reasonable accommodation, job assignment, and layoff. Despite these differences in allegation types and demographics, the proportion of cases resolved in favor of the charging parties did not significantly differ between the LD and other disability groups, with merit findings occurring in less than 25% of cases. The study highlights the distinct nature of workplace discrimination faced by people with LD and underscores the need for targeted vocational rehabilitation and employer education efforts.