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What is covered under Title I of the ADA?
What is covered under Title I of the ADA?
- Requirements for state and local governments
- Requirements for employers (correct)
- Requirements for telecommunications
- Requirements for public transit
Which Act prohibits disability discrimination during air travel?
Which Act prohibits disability discrimination during air travel?
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Fair Housing Act
- Air Carriers Access Act (correct)
- Rehabilitation Act
What does Title II of the ADA cover?
What does Title II of the ADA cover?
- State and local government services (correct)
- Public accommodations
- Public transit requirements
- Telecommunications
What is a requirement of the ADA regarding retaliation?
What is a requirement of the ADA regarding retaliation?
Which section of the ADA deals with other important requirements?
Which section of the ADA deals with other important requirements?
Which organizations are exempt from the requirements of Title III of the ADA?
Which organizations are exempt from the requirements of Title III of the ADA?
Who can award attorneys' fees in ADA lawsuits?
Who can award attorneys' fees in ADA lawsuits?
Which of the following is true regarding the Fair Housing Act?
Which of the following is true regarding the Fair Housing Act?
What is the primary purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
What is the primary purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Which of the following categories qualifies an individual as having a disability under the ADA?
Which of the following categories qualifies an individual as having a disability under the ADA?
What does 'substantially limits' refer to in the context of the ADA?
What does 'substantially limits' refer to in the context of the ADA?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a major life activity under the ADA?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a major life activity under the ADA?
Which statement best describes the ADA's approach to ensuring compliance?
Which statement best describes the ADA's approach to ensuring compliance?
Which group must adhere to the requirements set forth by the ADA?
Which group must adhere to the requirements set forth by the ADA?
What implications does the ADA have for individuals with disabilities regarding employment?
What implications does the ADA have for individuals with disabilities regarding employment?
Which of the following disabilities is explicitly listed as an example under ADA?
Which of the following disabilities is explicitly listed as an example under ADA?
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Study Notes
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- The ADA is a federal civil rights law protecting people with disabilities from discrimination.
- It prohibits discrimination based on disability, similar to other civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion.
- The ADA ensures equal opportunities for people with disabilities in employment, goods and services, and state and local government programs.
- A person with a disability is defined as someone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities, has a history of such an impairment, or is perceived as having such an impairment.
Disability Discrimination Prohibited in Many Areas
- The ADA applies to employers, state and local governments, businesses open to the public, commercial facilities, transportation providers, and telecommunication companies.
- It is divided into five titles, each addressing specific organizational types. For example, Title I covers employers, and Title II covers state and local governments.
Other Key ADA Requirements
- The ADA prohibits retaliation against individuals asserting their rights under the law.
- Individuals with disabilities do not have to accept aid or accommodation if they do not want to.
- Courts can award attorney's fees to the winning party in ADA lawsuits.
- Federal agencies are directed to issue guidance explaining the law.
Other Disability Rights Laws
- The Fair Housing Act covers housing discrimination, including some types covered by the ADA.
- The Air Carriers Access Act prohibits disability discrimination during air travel.
- Religious organizations are exempt from Title III of the ADA but may still need to comply with state/local building codes or other anti-discrimination laws.
Federal Agencies & Enforcement
- Various federal agencies are responsible for enforcing the ADA and other disability discrimination laws.
- These agencies receive complaints, conduct investigations, and issue regulations and guidance.
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