Louise experiences extensive verbal abuse and teasing at work because she stutters.Louise wants to file a complaint of workplace harassment under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) .Which of the following holds true in this case?
A) Louise cannot bring a claim of workplace harassment under the ADA because her problem at work is not related to her ability to perform the essential functions of her job.
B) Louise can bring a claim for workplace harassment under the ADA if she can show that her speech impediment and stuttering affect a major life activity or if she is regarded as disabled.
C) Louise cannot bring a claim of workplace harassment under the ADA because some people have been able to use corrective measures to deal with their stuttering.
D) Louise can bring a claim for workplace harassment under the ADA if she can show that her employer failed to create a new job, create a part-time position, or modify the essential functions of the job to accommodate her disability.
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