True or False
All disabilities are visible
False. Many disabilities, including some chronic illnesses and neurological conditions, are invisible
In what decade was the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) signed into law?
The 1990s (1990)
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act.
Which famous singer known for songs like Bad Romance has publicly discussed living with fibromyalgia?
Lady Gaga
What does the wheelchair symbol commonly represent on signs and parking spaces?
Accessibility or accessible facilities.
People with disabilities can participate in professional sports
True. Athletes with disabilities compete in many professional and elite sports.
Which US president signed the ADA into law?
George H. W. Bush
True or False: The ADA protects qualified employees with disabilities from workplace discrimination
True
Which famous physicist used a wheelchair and speech-generating device while studying black holes?
Stephen Hawking
What is the name for a dog trained to perform tasks for someone with a disability?
Service Dog
A person who is blind cannot use a smartphone
False. Features such as screen readers make smartphones accessible.
What famous disability rights activist was both deaf and blind?
Helen Keller
What is the term for a workplace change that helps a person with a disability perform their job?
Reasonable accommodation
Which actor from Back to the Future founded an organization dedicated to Parkinson’s disease research?
Michael J. Fox
What feature displays spoken words as text on a video?
Captions or closed captions.
Employers can legally refuse to hire someone simply because they have a disability
False. The ADA generally prohibits disability discrimination in covered employment.
What 1977 protest involved disability rights activists occupying a federal building to demand enforcement of accessibility protections?
The Section 504 sit-in
Which federal agency enforces federal laws against disability discrimination in employment?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Which Oscar-winning film features a predominantly Deaf family whose hearing daughter wants to pursue music?
CODA
What should you do before helping someone who uses a wheelchair?
Ask whether they want assistance and respect their answer.
It is always legal to ask a job applicant about their medical history during an interview
False. The ADA generally prohibits disability-related questions before a conditional job offer.
What landmark 1999 Supreme Court case addresses unjustified institutional isolation of people with disabilities?
Olmstead v. L.C.
Which title of the ADA specifically addresses employment discrimination?
Which singer and actress, known for hits like "Come & Get It" has openly discussed her experience living with lupus?
What should you do if you see a service dog assisting someone with a disability in public?
Avoid petting, distracting, or interacting with the dog without the handler's permission.