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Prohibits discrimination based on disability. Significance: provides equal access and opportunity, includes requirements for accommodations in the public and private sectors, and has influenced similar legislation globally.

Provides a framework for the treatment and hospitalization of individuals with mental disorders without their consent. Significance: safeguards rights of the mentally ill and ensures appropriate care and treatment.

Establishes the legal framework for the welfare and safeguarding of children. Significance: prioritizes children's welfare in proceedings, mandates local authority responsibilities, and introduces the 'no order' principle and 'reasonable punishment' defense.

Provides federal funding to States in support of prevention, assessment, investigation, prosecution, and treatment activities. Significance: established the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect.

Gives tribal governments a strong voice concerning child custody proceedings which involve Native American children. Significance: aims to keep American Indian children with American Indian families.

Created a social insurance program to provide retirement income for the elderly and a federal-state program for unemployment insurance. Significance: cornerstone of modern welfare programs, part of the New Deal.

Requires covered employers to provide employees with job-protected and unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons. Significance: supports work-life balance and addresses the health needs of employees and their families.

Designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services. Significance: aims to match employers with skilled workers and coordinates with social work goals of economic empowerment.

Prohibits discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin or sex. Significance: critical for the promotion of equality in housing opportunities.