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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is best described as which type of law?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is best described as which type of law?
- A civil rights law (correct)
- A consumer protection law
- An environmental protection law
- A labor regulation law
The ADA was initially signed into law by President Bill Clinton.
The ADA was initially signed into law by President Bill Clinton.
False (B)
According to the ADA, what constitutes a disability?
According to the ADA, what constitutes a disability?
a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
Title I of the ADA focuses on addressing ______ discrimination.
Title I of the ADA focuses on addressing ______ discrimination.
Match the following titles of the ADA with their primary focus:
Match the following titles of the ADA with their primary focus:
What is the main requirement of Title II of the ADA regarding state and local governments?
What is the main requirement of Title II of the ADA regarding state and local governments?
Title III of the ADA requires public accommodations to allow service animals.
Title III of the ADA requires public accommodations to allow service animals.
Besides service animals, what is another key aspect covered under Title III regarding public accommodations?
Besides service animals, what is another key aspect covered under Title III regarding public accommodations?
Title IV of the ADA ensures access to ______ and television for individuals with hearing and speech disabilities.
Title IV of the ADA ensures access to ______ and television for individuals with hearing and speech disabilities.
Which of the following is a requirement under Title IV of the ADA?
Which of the following is a requirement under Title IV of the ADA?
Title V of the ADA primarily deals with employment regulations.
Title V of the ADA primarily deals with employment regulations.
According to Title V, what is prohibited against someone who asserts their rights under the ADA?
According to Title V, what is prohibited against someone who asserts their rights under the ADA?
Title I of the ADA is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity ______ (EEOC).
Title I of the ADA is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity ______ (EEOC).
Match the following titles of the ADA with the overseeing department:
Match the following titles of the ADA with the overseeing department:
What was a primary focus of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008?
What was a primary focus of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008?
The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 overturned a 2005 Supreme Court case.
The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 overturned a 2005 Supreme Court case.
Name one area in which the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 provided examples of major life activities.
Name one area in which the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 provided examples of major life activities.
In the case of PGA tour v. Martin, the Supreme Court addressed ADA compliance around accommodations for a golfer with a ______.
In the case of PGA tour v. Martin, the Supreme Court addressed ADA compliance around accommodations for a golfer with a ______.
Match the following ADA cases with their respective years.
Match the following ADA cases with their respective years.
What did the National Association of the Deaf v. Harvard & MIT case entail?
What did the National Association of the Deaf v. Harvard & MIT case entail?
Flashcards
ADA of 1990
ADA of 1990
A US civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability.
Disability (ADA)
Disability (ADA)
Physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
ADA Title I: Employment
ADA Title I: Employment
Prohibits employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable Accommodations
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ADA Title II
ADA Title II
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ADA Title III
ADA Title III
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Service Animals
Service Animals
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Auxiliary Aids
Auxiliary Aids
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ADA Title IV
ADA Title IV
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ADA Title V
ADA Title V
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ADA Title I Enforcement
ADA Title I Enforcement
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ADA Titles II, III & V Enforcement
ADA Titles II, III & V Enforcement
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ADA Title IV Enforcement
ADA Title IV Enforcement
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ADA Amendments Act of 2008
ADA Amendments Act of 2008
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Study Notes
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in 1990.
- It is a U.S. civil rights law which prohibits discrimination.
- President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA into law.
- The ADA was amended in 2008.
- It defines disability as a physical or mental impairment substantially limiting major life activities.
Key Provisions of ADA
- Title I relates to employment.
- Title II relates to public service.
- Title III relates to public accommodations.
- Title IV relates to telecommunications.
- Title V covers miscellaneous provisions.
Title 1: Employment
- In relation to employment, the ADA covers employment discrimination, reasonable accommodations, and undue hardships.
Title II
- Requires state and local governments to give equal opportunity to benefit from all programs, services, and activities.
- Coverage not limited to physical accessibility, it also includes policies, procedures, and practices.
Title III: Public Accommodations
- Addresses service animals and auxiliary aids.
Title IV: Telecommunications
- Covers telephone and television access for people with hearing and speech disabilities.
- Provides a nationwide telecommunications relay service system.
- Requires closed captioning of federally funded public service announcements.
Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions
- Addresses relationship to other laws.
- Addresses state immunity.
- Addresses the impact on insurance providers and benefits.
- Addresses prohibition against retaliation and coercion.
- Addresses illegal use of drugs.
- Addresses attorney's fees.
Importance of ADA Compliance for Organizations.
- Title 1 is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
- Titles II, III, and V are overseen by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
- Title IV is enforced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
ADA Amendments Act, 2008
- Broadened the definition of a "disability".
- Gave examples of major life activities.
- Overturned a 1999 U.S. Supreme Court case.
Landmark ADA Cases
- Sutton v. United Air Lines, Inc (1999)
- Olmstead v. L.C. (1999)
- PGA Tour, Inc v. Martin (2001)
- National Federation of the Blind v. Target Corp (2006)
- City of Los Angeles Sidewalks Settlement (2010s)
- National Association of the Deaf v. Harvard & MIT (2020)
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa Settlement
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