Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the main purpose of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)?
What is the main purpose of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Which title of the ADA pertains specifically to employment?
Which title of the ADA pertains specifically to employment?
What aspect of the ADA does Title III specifically address?
What aspect of the ADA does Title III specifically address?
Under the ADA, what is required for a business to comply if it has a home office conducting business?
Under the ADA, what is required for a business to comply if it has a home office conducting business?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the ADA require regarding barriers in existing facilities?
What does the ADA require regarding barriers in existing facilities?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
- The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990.
- The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
- The ADA has five sections, or "titles," that apply to different areas.
- Title I applies to employment and protects qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Title I applies to real estate offices and association offices with 15 or more employees.
- Title III prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals in places of public accommodation, including real estate offices, hotels, restaurants, and professional offices.
- If a real estate broker or salesperson conducts business with customers in a home office, that space must comply with the ADA.
- The ADA requires equal access and services for disabled individuals in the most integrated setting possible.
- It requires removing architectural and communication barriers in existing facilities if it is readily achievable and can be done without significant difficulty or expense.
- Examples of removing barriers include installing ramps, rearranging furniture, repositioning telephones, adding raised markers on buttons, widening doors, and installing offset hinges for wider doors.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
This quiz provides an overview of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) which was enacted on July 26, 1990. It covers its purpose, key sections including employment protections, and requirements for public accommodations. Test your knowledge on the significant aspects and implications of this important legislation.
