The purpose of this act is to Provides civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to
those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age and religion - correct
answer ✔✔Americans with Disabilities Act
When was the ADA passes? When was it amended (ADAAA)? - correct answer ✔✔1990, 2008
What are the 5 titles under the ADA - correct answer ✔✔I - Private employers
II - State and local governments
III- PUBLIC ACCOMODATIONS
IV- Telecommunications
V - Implementation
How does the ADA define disability - correct answer ✔✔An individual who has physical or mental
impairment that significantly limits one or more major life activity
The ADA also stipulates that a person with a disability also must:
-Has a record of such an impairment
-Be regarded as having such an impairment
(t/f) - correct answer ✔✔TRUE
Title __ requires employers to provide "reasonable accommodations" - correct answer ✔✔I
Title I is enforced by ____ - correct answer ✔✔Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
What is REASONABLE accomodation - correct answer ✔✔1. Any modification or adjustment to a job or
work environment that will allow a qualified job applicant or employee to participate in the application
process or perform job functions
, 2. Does not impose UNDUE HARDSHIP on the employer (not just money related, could also refer to
disruptions of business, other employees, etc)
Title I prohibits discrimination in employment by businesses having ___ (#) or more employees or by ___
and ___ governments. - correct answer ✔✔15, state and local
-Job restructuring
-Modified work schedule
-Reassignment to vacant position
-Acquiring or modifying equipment
-Adjusting or modifying exams
-Making existing facilities readily accessible
Are all examples of WHAT? - correct answer ✔✔Reasonable Accommodation
o Does worker have a disability?
o Is worker qualified?
o Is accommodation reasonable (cost? Tax credits? Interfere with operation of business?)?
Are all part of the decision process regarding ____ - correct answer ✔✔Reasonable accommodations
Title II prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in State and local government services,
programs and activities (t/f) - correct answer ✔✔TRUE
public education, social service programs, State legislatures and courts, police and fire departments,
public transportation are all covered by Title ___ of ADA - correct answer ✔✔II
Title II is enforced by the - correct answer ✔✔US DOJ (justice) and US DOT (transportation)
Title III is ... - correct answer ✔✔Public Accommodations
The purpose of Title ___ is:
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