The Americans with Disabilities Act

Which employers are covered by Title I of the ADA?

• employers with 15 or more employees

• every business

• volunteers only

• employers with 100 or more employees

True or False? The ADA prohibits discrimination in all employment practices, including: application, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, training, and other conditions and privilege's.

• True

• False

An individual is considered to have a "disability" if s/he has ________

• anxiety

• stress

• a record of physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activity

• temporary injury

Major life activities include but are not limited to_________

• major bodily functions

• immune system compromise

• sensory organs

• All of the above

Yes or No? Does the ADA require that an applicant or employee with a disability be qualified for the position?

• Yes

• No

True or False? An employer has to give preference to an applicant with a disability over other applicants.

• True

• False

What term describes any modification or adjustment to a job or work environment that will enable an applicant or employee with a disability to participate or apply for a job?

• allotment

• freebie

• reasonable accommodation

• mulligan

True or False? An employer is required to make a reasonable accommodation upon request of the applicant.

• True

• False

When is an employer NOT required to make a reasonable accommodation?

• If they don't feel like it

• they have to no matter what

• on Saturdays

• if the accommodation imposes an "undue hardship" on the employer

Who should have priority for job selection? (who should get the job)

• a person with a disability

• a veteran

• the person who is best qualified for the job

• the best looking person