What is the scope of ADA's protections for access?

• A. Employment, public services, and accommodations.
• B. Only employment and education.
• C. Only workplaces owned by the federal government.
• D. Only private clubs.

Answer: (A)

The law protects access across three broad areas: employment, public services provided by state and local governments, and public accommodations—places the public can visit like stores, restaurants, hotels, and theaters. In employment, it requires reasonable accommodations and prohibits discrimination by employers with many employees. In public services, it ensures government programs and services are accessible to people with disabilities. In public accommodations, it requires accessible facilities and services in places that serve the public, so people with disabilities can use them on an equal basis. This broad coverage is why the option listing employment, public services, and accommodations best fits the scope. It isn’t limited to education or to federal government workplaces, and private clubs generally aren’t covered as public accommodations.