Troxell J
Epilepsy Foundation of America, Landover, Maryland, USA.
Med Law. 1997;16(2):375-84.
People with epilepsy often encounter discrimination. Some cultures have established prohibitive laws limiting access to employment, restricting marriage, and denying driving privileges. It is not enough to repeal such laws. Legislation, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), is needed to provide protections against discriminatory practices. The definitions and standards of the law provide clear guidance to employers and workers with disabilities regarding their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. The ADA is proving to be an effective means of addressing allegations of employment discrimination brought forward by people with seizure disorders, although it has not increased the number of people with disabilities who are employed. However, in combination with rehabilitation counseling and employer education, legislative protection can assist people with epilepsy to be more successful in their pursuit of employment opportunities.
癫痫患者经常遭遇歧视。一些文化中制定了禁止性法律，限制就业机会、限制婚姻并剥夺驾驶特权。仅仅废除这些法律是不够的。需要像《美国残疾人法案》（ADA）这样的立法来提供针对歧视性做法的保护。该法律的定义和标准为雇主和残疾员工在工作场所的权利和责任提供了明确指导。事实证明，《美国残疾人法案》是解决癫痫患者提出的就业歧视指控的有效手段，尽管它并没有增加就业的残疾人数。然而，结合康复咨询和雇主教育，立法保护可以帮助癫痫患者在追求就业机会方面更加成功。
