2.8 American's with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Question 1

ADA’s definition of a disability

Answer 1

a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; or a record of such impairment; or being perceived as having such an impairment.

Question 2

True or False: The ADA’s definition of a disability includes a person being perceived as having a physical or mental impairment.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What kind of accommodation must an employer make for a disabled person, to be in accordance with the ADA law?

Answer 3

Reasonable accommodation

Question 4

When the ADA was originally passed by Congress, how many employees did an organization or company have to have to fall under the ADA law?

Answer 4

25

Question 5

True or False: The ADA does not require an employer to hire a person with a disability if they are not qualified.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

How does the ADA define a qualified individual?

Answer 6

A person who has the necessary skills for the essential function of the job