Disability Law & Legislation Flashcards
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in which year?
Answer: 1990
The ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush, marking a landmark civil rights milestone for people with disabilities.
Which title of the ADA specifically addresses employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities?
Answer: Title I
Title I of the ADA prohibits employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities by employers with 15 or more employees.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in:
Answer: Programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance
Section 504 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity that receives federal financial assistance.
Under the ADA, a 'reasonable accommodation' is best defined as:
Answer: A modification that enables a qualified individual to perform essential job functions without undue hardship
A reasonable accommodation is any modification or adjustment that enables a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of their job, provided it does not cause undue hardship to the employer.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that children with disabilities be educated in the:
Answer: Least restrictive environment (LRE) appropriate to their needs
IDEA mandates that children with disabilities be educated in the least restrictive environment (LRE), meaning they should be educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.
Which title of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 established the Independent Living program and supported Centers for Independent Living?
Answer: Title VII
Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 established the independent living program and provided federal support for the creation of Centers for Independent Living (CILs).
The Ticket to Work program administered by the Social Security Administration primarily allows disability beneficiaries to:
Answer: Access vocational rehabilitation and employment services with protection from benefit termination during the transition to work
The Ticket to Work program allows SSA disability beneficiaries to obtain employment services through approved providers while receiving protections that reduce the risk of losing benefits immediately upon returning to work.