Which of the following statements about ADA enforcement agencies is true?

• A. Department of Justice
• B. Federal Transit Administration
• C. Department of Education
• D. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Answer: (D)

The enforcement of the ADA is handled by different federal agencies depending on the area involved. For employment discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the agency charged with enforcing the ADA’s employment protections. Title I of the ADA specifically prohibits workplace discrimination based on disability, and EEOC administers and enforces those federal anti-discrimination laws in employment, including disability cases.

The Department of Justice handles enforcement for other parts of the ADA, particularly Titles II and III, which cover public entities and public accommodations. The Federal Transit Administration focuses on accessibility within transportation programs and works in coordination with DOJ, but it is not the primary ADA enforcement body for employment. The Department of Education’s role relates more to civil rights in education (through its OCR) rather than broad ADA enforcement across all areas.

So, the statement that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces the ADA’s employment provisions is the true one because EEOC is the federal agency dedicated to enforcing anti-discrimination in the workplace, including disability discrimination.