ADA Exam1 Questions and Correct
Answers
ADA - Answer--this is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities
-based on a prior law - Rehabilitation Act of 1973
biopsycosocial - Answer--this is the model of disability that the ADA implements
individual with a disability - Answer-This is a person who:
-has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
-has a record of the impairment or is regarded as having the impairment
qualified employee - Answer--this is a person with a disability who, with or without reasonable
accommodation, can perform essential functions of the job in question
reasonable accommodation (also called universal design) - Answer--term for making existing facilities
used by employees readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities
-making the environment more accessible
ex.) curb cuts = level part of the curb - allows for wheelchairs to get onto the curb
ex.) acquiring or modifying equipment or devices
Answers
ADA - Answer--this is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities
-based on a prior law - Rehabilitation Act of 1973
biopsycosocial - Answer--this is the model of disability that the ADA implements
individual with a disability - Answer-This is a person who:
-has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
-has a record of the impairment or is regarded as having the impairment
qualified employee - Answer--this is a person with a disability who, with or without reasonable
accommodation, can perform essential functions of the job in question
reasonable accommodation (also called universal design) - Answer--term for making existing facilities
used by employees readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities
-making the environment more accessible
ex.) curb cuts = level part of the curb - allows for wheelchairs to get onto the curb
ex.) acquiring or modifying equipment or devices
