Under the Americans With Disabilities Act, which group is protected from discrimination?

• A. Elderly individuals
• B. New mothers
• C. All employees regardless of disability status
• D. Individuals with disabilities

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that the Americans with Disabilities Act protects people who have disabilities from discrimination. This means employers, schools, and public services can’t treat someone unfairly just because they have a disability, and they must provide reasonable accommodations so the person can participate fully unless it creates undue hardship. The group that fits this protection is individuals with disabilities—people who have physical or mental impairments that substantially limit major life activities or are regarded as having such impairments.

Elderly individuals are typically protected under age-related laws, not the ADA. New mothers have protections under pregnancy and family-care laws, not primarily under the ADA. Saying all employees are protected regardless of disability status would ignoring the focus of the law, which is specifically on those with disabilities.