Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 1

What is the Americans with disability act

Answer 1

civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation and all public and private places that are open to the general public

Question 2

What are some examples of workplace modification

Answer 2

modify work schedule
modify job activities or requirements
employee reassignment
modification to the physical plant
modification to existing furniture or equiptments

Question 3

Public accomodations

Answer 3

hotel
restaurants
theaters
convention centers
grocery stores
retail stores
public transportation

Question 4

How wide must a sidewalk be?

Answer 4

36 inches

Question 5

How wide is a standard wheelchair?

Answer 5

36 inches

Question 6

Ramps must have no more than ____ rise for each _____length

Answer 6

Ramps must have no more than 1 inch rise for each foot of length