Who is protected under Title I of the ADA?

• A. Everyone with any disability
• B. Qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of a job with or without reasonable accommodations
• C. Individuals with a temporary disability
• D. Only individuals who have a record of disability

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that Title I protects people in the workplace who are qualified to do the job and have a disability, meaning they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. This focuses on two things: being able to perform the essential duties, and the right to accommodations that enable that performance. The phrase “with or without reasonable accommodations” is central—employers must provide adjustments unless doing so would cause undue hardship. This description aligns with the protective purpose of Title I: prevent discrimination against workers who can meet the job requirements with appropriate support. The other options don’t fit because they either overgeneralize protection to all disabilities regardless of job duties, limit it to temporary disabilities, or restrict it only to people with a record of disability.