AIRS I&R Community Resource Specialists Practice Exam

Which act emphasizes the rights of individuals to access services without discrimination?

1. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

2. The Fair Housing Act

3. The Civil Rights Act

4. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

The correct answer is: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a significant piece of legislation that emphasizes the rights of individuals with disabilities to access services without discrimination. It prohibits discrimination based on disability in various contexts, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, and governmental activities. The ADA aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else, thereby enhancing their ability to participate fully in society. While the other acts mentioned also address issues of discrimination in specific areas—such as housing in the Fair Housing Act, civil rights broadly in the Civil Rights Act, and workforce development in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act—they do not focus specifically on the rights of individuals with disabilities across multiple sectors in the comprehensive manner that the ADA does. The ADA’s emphasis on accessibility and non-discrimination for individuals with disabilities makes it the most relevant choice for the question regarding access to services.