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Age Discrimination Act of 1975<\/h1>\n
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Getting older is a natural progression in life. But, some of the associations that come with age, like gray hair and hearing aids, can garner negative perceptions. Some people believe that older people and the elderly are out of touch and cannot contribute as much to society as younger people. These stereotypes and negative attitudes foster age discrimination.<\/p>\r\n

Although age discrimination is typically associated with older people, it can affect people of all ages. Lawmakers passed the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 to promote nondiscrimination and ensure equal opportunities despite a person’s age. This article discusses the key provisions and impact of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.<\/p>\r\n

Scope of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975<\/h3>\r\n

Modeled after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VI<\/a> provisions and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, <\/a>the Age Discrimination Act of 1975<\/a> states that: "[N]o person in the United States shall, on the basis of age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under, any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." <\/i>(42 U.S.C. \u00a7 6102). These federal government-assisted programs include:<\/p>\r\n