individuals on the basis of race, color, sex,
national origin, age, and religion People living with HIV, both symptomatic and asymptomatic, are protected by the ADA because HIV is considered a disability The ADA also protects persons who are discriminated against because they have a record of
or are regarded as having HIV, or they have a known association or relationship with an individual who has HIV Persons who are discriminated against because they are regarded as being a person living with HIV are also protected For example, the ADA would protect a person who is denied an occupational license or admission to a school on the basis of a rumor or assumption that he or she has HIV or AIDS, even if he or she does not, as protected bylaw The Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibits discrimination against
individuals with disabilities, including HIV or AIDS The FHA prohibits discrimination in the sale or rental of housing (such as apartments, houses, mobile homes,
nursing homes, assisted living centers, group homes,
student housing, and homeless shelters, and in other residential real estate transactions
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