The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 was enacted to:

• A. Expand the definition of disability
• B. Restore the definition
• C. Narrow the definition
• D. Create new enforcement mechanism

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that the ADA Amendments Act was enacted to restore broad protections by broadening the definition of disability. It reversed several court rulings that had narrowed who counts as disabled, directing that a person’s impairment should be considered a disability if it would substantially limit a major life activity, even if the condition is episodic or in remission and even when mitigating measures are used in some circumstances. This change ensures more people are protected under the ADA and aligns with the law’s intent to provide broad coverage. It does not create a new enforcement mechanism, nor does it narrow the definition.