DEFINITION
A person must have a ___________ or _________ impairment...
Physical or Mental
What does Title I of the ADA cover?
Employment
Who enforces the ADA?
The EEOC
Identify five "Major Life Activities"
Also includes functions of the immune system, normal cell growth, and digestive, neurological, respiratory, and reproductive functions.
The impairment must __________ limit.....
Substantially
What does Title III of the ADA cover?
Private Entities Operating Public Accomodations
How much time does a disabled person have to initiate a charge?
180-300 days (depends)
Identify a reasonable accommodation for a front desk clerk at a hotel who has a bad back....
A chair or additional time to take a short walk, etc.
Employers can choose accommodations, but they must be ___________
Effective
the limitation must impact one or more ___________
Major Life Activities
What year was the ADA first signed into law?
1990
A reasonable accommodation enables a disabled person to enjoy _________________
Equal Employment Opportunity
An employer may deny an accommodation when it poses a ________ to the ________ of any person.
Threat / Heath or Safety
An employer can request that a person take a medical exam in connection with a job offer only when the exam is ______________
Job Related.
Aside from a physical or mental impairment, a person might be considered disabled if they have a ________
Record of Impairment
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
How many employees must an employer have during a year to be subject to the ADA?
15 or more for 20 weeks or more in a year
When might additional leave away from work be considered a reasonable accommodation?
When it enables the disabled person to reach the point where they can perform their essential functions
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
An employer can deny an accommodation when it is too expensive because it creates a(n) ____________
Undue Burden
What is the process called where disabled persons and company representatives work together to discuss how to accommodate a person with a disability?
Interactive Process
Aside from a physical or mental impairment, or a record of impairment, a person might be considered disabled if they are _________
Regarded as impaired
What year was the ADA amended (ADAAA)?
2008
The ADA not only protects those who are impaired, have a record of impairment, or who are regarded as impaired. Persons who _____________ are also covered.
Associate with or provide care
A "Qualified Individual" is a person with a disability who, with or without reasonable accomodation, can__________
A ____________ is a modification or adjustment to a work environment or job duties....
Reasonable Accomodation
FINAL JEOPARDY
In 2008, Congress amended the ADA. Why? What was the main reason Congress did so?
By 2006, over 90% of plaintiffs lost ADA cases. The ADA failed in its objective of providing a "clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities" in the area of employment. Courts and the EEOC were simply misinterpreting Congress' intent by narrowly construing the law.