The ADA prohibits discrimination in which areas?

• A. Employment only
• B. Employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation
• C. Housing only
• D. Education only

Answer: (B)

This question tests understanding that the Americans with Disabilities Act protects people with disabilities across several broad areas, not just one domain. The areas covered include employment (hiring, promotions, pay, and other work opportunities), state and local government services (access to programs and activities run by government entities), public accommodations and commercial facilities (businesses and places the public can use, like stores, restaurants, theaters, hotels, and similar facilities), and transportation (access to public transportation and related services). Housing is addressed by a different law, the Fair Housing Act, rather than the ADA.

So the option that lists employment, government services, public accommodations/commercial facilities, and transportation is the best match to what the ADA prohibits.