Deck 17: Americans With Disabilities Act and Related Laws That Promote Participation in Work, leisure, and Activities of Daily Living

Question 1

On the basis of the home evaluation,the OT practitioner has recommended a ramp for the front entrance of her client's apartment.The client's family is willing to build the ramp; however,the landlord is prohibiting it.What should the OT practitioner do?

A) Inform the family of their rights under the Fair Housing Act and provide resources for self-advocacy. Follow up and advocate when necessary.
B) Encourage the client's family to move.
C) Recommend a wheelchair that can climb steps.
D) Threaten the landlord with a lawsuit.

Answer 1

A
The Federal Housing Administration does not require landlords to pay for modifications; however,the landlord is required to allow the tenant to make modifications at the expense of the person with a disability who needs these modifications.The OT practitioner's role is to provide the recommendations for the modifications and guide the client through a self-advocacy process if necessary.It is important to include advocacy as an intervention to accomplish the client's goals.

Question 2

An OT practitioner is working in a public school with a child who uses a wheelchair for all mobility.He tells the OT practitioner that he cannot get into a toilet stall in the bathroom because the stall is too small.What should the OT practitioner do?

A) Perform an accessibility audit of the bathroom and make recommendations to the school principal to provide wheelchair access under the ADA.
B) Tell the student to file a complaint with the Department of Justice in Washington,
C) Ask the principal if the student can use the teachers' bathroom, which is larger.
D) There is nothing that the OT practitioner can do in this situation.
D)C.

Answer 2

A
There are many things that the OT practitioner can do to ensure access for clients.In this situation the school is required under Title II (provisions for state and local government agencies)of the ADA to provide accessible bathrooms for students.It is against the law for the school not to comply.The OT practitioner wants access for the student but also needs to inform the administrators that they are in violation of the law and educate them regarding how they can comply.The OT practitioner could prevent a lawsuit by providing this necessary information.

Question 3

JD has a medical history of fibromyalgia,which she has disclosed to her employer.She is independent in all of her activities of daily living (ADLs)and instrumental ADLs (IADLs),including her work tasks; however,she has requested to take rest breaks at specific times during the day (these do not interfere with her ability to complete her work assignments).She is an exemplary employee,but her employer has consistently passed her over for promotions and does not offer her the more challenging assignments.Which definition of a person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)best describes JD?

A) Physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
B) Someone who has a record of having an impairment that limits at least one life activity
C) Someone with a "perceived" disability
D) She would not be considered to have a disability.

Answer 3

C
JD would be considered a "qualified individual with a disability" under the ADA based on the third definition,which states,"Someone is regarded as having a limiting impairment based on myths,misperceptions,fears,and stereotypes." Her fibromyalgia does not limit any life activities,including work tasks; however,her employer assumes that she would have difficulty handling the stress of more challenging assignments.

Question 4

A neighborhood restaurant needs to comply with ADA requirements to accommodate customers with disabilities.What is the first priority under Title III regulations?

A) Provide parking for the disabled and access into the restaurant.
B) Make the restrooms accessible for all people.
C) Make restaurant tables accessible to wheelchair users.
D) Make the menus more accessible for persons with visual limitations.