ADA Compliance and Reasonable Accommodation Flashcards

Which law complements the ADA by requiring federal contractors to take affirmative action for individuals with disabilities?

Answer: Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Section 503 requires federal contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities.

A disability management specialist facilitating an ADA accommodation for a mental health condition should primarily:

Answer: Obtain sufficient medical documentation to understand functional limitations without requiring diagnosis disclosure

Employers need functional limitations, not specific diagnoses, to evaluate appropriate accommodations while protecting medical privacy.

What is the 'essential functions' determination used for under the ADA?

Answer: Identifying which job duties must be performed to assess whether an individual is qualified

Essential functions are the fundamental duties of a position; an individual must be able to perform these with or without accommodation to be 'qualified' under the ADA.

Which of the following is an example of an effective job accommodation for an employee with a visual impairment?

Answer: Providing screen-reading software and large-print materials

Assistive technology such as screen readers enables employees with visual impairments to perform reading-intensive tasks, meeting the accommodation standard.

Under the ADA, which of the following conditions is specifically excluded from the definition of disability?

Answer: Current illegal drug use

Current illegal drug use is explicitly excluded from ADA protection, though individuals in recovery who are no longer using drugs may be protected.

Which factor is most important when prioritizing accommodation options during the ADA interactive process?

Answer: The employee's preference, provided it is effective and not an undue hardship

Employee preference should be given primary consideration when multiple effective accommodations exist, though the employer may choose among effective options.