Question

what effect did the americans with disabilities act (ada) of 1990 have?

correct answer(s)

it prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and healthcare.
it called for making all public businesses accessible to those with disabilities.
it imposed quotas on the number of individuals with disabilities in a company.
it was the first law on the books to end discrimination against individuals on the basis of disabilities.

Explanation:

Analyze the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990

The ADA is a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places open to the general public.

Evaluate the given options against historical facts

• "It prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and healthcare." - This is correct. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination in employment, and other provisions address access to public accommodations and services, which encompasses healthcare facilities and housing-related public entities.
• "It called for making all public businesses accessible to those with disabilities." - This is correct. Title III of the ADA focuses on public accommodations, requiring businesses open to the public to remove architectural barriers and ensure accessibility.
• "It imposed quotas on the number of individuals with disabilities in a company" - This is incorrect. The ADA explicitly does not mandate hiring quotas or preferential treatment; it only requires equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations.
• "It was the first law on the books to end discrimination against individuals on the basis of disabilities." - This is incorrect. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was the first major federal legislative effort to address discrimination against people with disabilities (specifically in federal programs and federally funded activities).

Select the correct options

The correct effects of the ADA of 1990 from the choices provided are:

1. It prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and healthcare.
2. It called for making all public businesses accessible to those with disabilities.

Answer:

• It prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and healthcare. (Correct answer)
• It called for making all public businesses accessible to those with disabilities. (Correct answer)
• It imposed quotas on the number of individuals with disabilities in a company
• It was the first law on the books to end discrimination against individuals on the basis of disabilities.