Which ADA title prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in private employment and requires reasonable accommodations?

Which ADA title prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in private employment and requires reasonable accommodations?

• A. Title I
• B. Title II
• C. Title III
• D. Title IV

Answer: (A)

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act addresses private employment and requires employers to avoid discrimination while providing reasonable accommodations so a qualified individual can perform the job. This means an employer must make adjustments or provide aids to help the person work, unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense for the business. Examples of reasonable accommodations include altering a work schedule, reassigning nonessential duties, making the workplace accessible, providing assistive devices, or offering interpreters or readers. The purpose is to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate fully in employment. Other ADA titles cover different areas—public entities, public accommodations, and telecommunications—so when the focus is private employment and accommodations, Title I is the correct one.

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act addresses private employment and requires employers to avoid discrimination while providing reasonable accommodations so a qualified individual can perform the job. This means an employer must make adjustments or provide aids to help the person work, unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense for the business. Examples of reasonable accommodations include altering a work schedule, reassigning nonessential duties, making the workplace accessible, providing assistive devices, or offering interpreters or readers. The purpose is to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate fully in employment. Other ADA titles cover different areas—public entities, public accommodations, and telecommunications—so when the focus is private employment and accommodations, Title I is the correct one.