The nurse is attending an in-service on The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Which of the following best illustrates the intent of this legislation?
A) Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
B) Termination of individuals with ongoing disabilities
C) Allows ability to maintain exact employment duties
D) Immediate transfer of individuals to other internal facilities

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The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is designed to protect individuals with disabilities against discrimination and ensure their rights in various areas of public life, including employment. One of the key provisions is to require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, as long as it does not cause undue hardship on the operation of the business. This is to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities to work and participate in society.

The Nurse Is Attending an In-Service on the Americans with Disabilities