Americans with Disabilities Act Flashcards
How many titles in ADA, what are they?
1- employment, 2-public service, 3- public accommodations, 4- telecommunications, 5- miscellaneous
individual with disability
person with physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity– selfcare, walking, speaking, breathing, learning, working, performance of manual skills
reasonable accommodation
modifications at job so disable can perform specific job easily
examples: phys accessbile workplace, restructuring job, adjusting work schedule/ hours
undue burden
action necessary to provide reasonable accommodation that woul cause the employer or owner significant difficulty or expense
factors: size of business, nature and cost, risk for others, adverse effect
qualified individual with a disability
perform essential functions of job without or with accommodations
covered entity
examples: employer, agency, or labor organization , state local governments
disability
condition caused by accident, trauma, denetics, disease, which limit mobility, hearing vision, speech or mental function
handicap
physical or attitude constraint that is imposed on a person, regardless of whether that person has a disability, which places person at disadvantage
title 1 ADA
prohibits employer from discriminating against qualified individual on basis of disability alone. (15+ employees)
if reasonable accommodations weren’t made
extend civil rights for people w/ disability for employment
title 3 ADA
PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS protect persons with disabilities from discrimination related to full equal access to services, facilities, goals, privileges, of any public accommodation by the person who owns leases or operates a site.
which title of ADA requires removal, modification, or alterations of structural barriers ( ramps, widening halls, grab bars)
title 3
which title includes auxiliary services and what do they include?
title 3/4 services/ aids for individuals with impairment.
ex: server read menu, telephone or outlet for hearing impairment (telecommunication device TDD)
what does title 3 not apply to?
exempted entities exempt from title 2 of the civil rights acts of 1964 ( private establishments), religious organizations, and entities of federal govt that are exempt from title 1 and 2
name 7 examples of accommodations in the work place
work schedule, job activities, employee reassignment, modification to physical plant, telephone amplifier, large print manuals, elevation of furniture for wheelchair, accessible restrooms, hallways, doorways
during proffer of application phase of employment process, disability related questions, medical history info, and medical examinations are…..?
PROHIBITED by ADA unless specifically job related
can you ask employee questions about visible physical characteristics of applicant, present health status, psychiatric history or previous addiction to drugs?
NAH
what can you ask an applicant?
can she perform specific job functions ( lift carry), stand for prolonged periods of time, or use office equipment. drug test?
when is a medical exam or evaluation permitted
after offer for employment
title 2
PUBLIC SERVICE access to certain type of public transportation ( Amtrak) and access to government employment, facilities and service
title 4
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TDDS federal communication commission
who regulates title 1 of ADA
EEOC
external features of residence
sidewalk, driveway- type of surface, condition
garage- attached detached, size, access
approach to entry- steps porch landing illumination
entry- door width, threshold
access to grounds
internal residence
door, hall, furniture, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom
sidewalk, door handles off floor, window height
36 in
door
32 in min, 36 preferable, pocket doors best
hall
32 in min, 40 preferred
outlets
18 in off floor, in every room
ramp
36-48 in wide, 1 in rise/run, no longer than 30 ft
sink height
32-24 in off floor, 5-8 in depth
toilet
16 in off floor
bed
18-22 in off floor
