Americans with Disabilities Act Quiz

What was one of the main reasons for the increased focus on disability rights after World War I and II?

• The invention of the wheelchair

• The return of veterans with injuries

• The development of new medical technologies

• The rise of new political parties

Who is often referred to as the 'godfather of the ADA'?

• George H.W. Bush

• Justin Dart Jr.

• Patricia Wright

• Ryan White

What was the Capitol Crawl?

• A march from the Capitol to the White House

• A protest where people crawled up the Capitol steps

• A public transportation strike

• A legislative session discussing the ADA

Which title of the ADA pertains to employment?

• Title IV

• Title III

• Title II

• Title I

What does Title III of the ADA require?

• Telecommunications companies to provide equivalent services

• Public accommodations to be accessible

• Employers to provide reasonable accommodations

• Public transportation to be accessible

What is a significant challenge people with disabilities still face despite the ADA?

• Lack of legal rights

• Excessive government support

• High employment rates

• Sub-minimum wages

What is the focus of disability justice?

• Addressing intersections of various forms of oppression

• Gaining legal rights like the ADA

• Providing medical care for disabilities

• Developing new technologies for accessibility

What percentage of people with disabilities were employed in 2018?

• 85.2%

• 69.5%

• 50.5%

• 19.1%

What legal provision allows for sub-minimum wages for people with disabilities?

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

• Civil Rights Act

• Equal Pay Act

What should you consider about the buildings you enter regularly?

• Their energy efficiency

• Their architectural style

• Their accessibility for everyone

• Their historical significance