ADA American Disabilities Act

What is the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

• To improve public transportation systems

• To provide healthcare to all citizens

• To regulate environmental protection

• To ensure people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else

What was one consequence before the ADA was enacted?

• Companies were required to hire people with disabilities

• Every bus was equipped with a lift

• All public buildings had ramps

• People with disabilities could be refused service at restaurants

What led to the signing of the ADA into law?

• A public vote

• An international treaty

• Protests and activism by people with disabilities

• A decision by the Supreme Court

What famous protest helped push the ADA into law?

• The Capitol Crawl in 1990

• The March on Washington in 1963

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Stonewall Riots

What did President George H.W. Bush say when signing the ADA?

• I have a dream

• Ask not what your country can do for you

• Give me liberty or give me death

• Let the shameful wall of exclusion finally come tumbling down

What accessibility feature must every public bus now have according to the ADA?

• A lift for people with disabilities

• Free Wi-Fi

• Bike racks

• Solar panels

What facility must every public building provide to comply with the ADA?

• Free parking

• Security cameras

• Ramps or elevators

• Energy-efficient lighting

How has technology improved for people with disabilities since the ADA?

• Better equipment and technology for various types of work

• Faster internet access

• Cheaper electronic devices

• More social media platforms

What feature helps people with hearing loss enjoy films and TV shows?

• Closed captioning

• Virtual reality headsets

• 3D technology

• Surround sound systems

What is now possible for people with disabilities due to the ADA?

• Celebrating their differences and showing their capabilities

• Starting a business

• Voting in elections

• Traveling abroad