Americans 1992 with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Question 1

Americans 1992 with Disabilities Act (ADA) does what?

Answer 1

General
Provides Federal Civil Rights protection to individuals with disabilities. Guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with
disabilities in reference to public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government
services, and telecommunications

Question 2

ADA pertains to employers with X employees?

Answer 2

Law applies to employers with fifteen (15) or more employees

Question 3

Per ADA, can employer require a medical exam before job offer?

Answer 3

Employer CANNOT require a medical exam.

Question 4

Per ADA, can employer do a drug test?

Answer 4

Yes, at any time. Drug tests are not medical exams.

Question 5

Per ADA what must employer provide?

Answer 5

Employers must provide reasonable accommodations.

i.e.: access, toilet facilities etc.

Question 6

First time violation of ADA

Answer 6

$55,000

Question 7

Second or subsequent violation of ADA

Answer 7

$110,000

Question 8

Who enforces ADA?

Answer 8

1. The ADA requirements are enforceable only through the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
2. The BFD requirement are enforceable at the local & state level

Question 9

Does the ADA address construction changes to residential and commercial properties?

Answer 9

This ADA requirement does not address construction changes, to residential homes and commercial property

Question 10

When did Barrier Free Design Requirements go into effect?

Answer 10

Barrier Free Design Requirements went into effect in 1966

Question 11

Fair Housing/ADA: Applies to X

Answer 11

Applies to multi Family unit facilities (4 or more units).

May apply to Single Family units which are funded by
Federal and State funds

A certain percentage of units complying with ADA
requirement would be required