A man came for follow-up care to the free clinic, explaining that he h

A man came for follow-up care to the free clinic, explaining that he had applied for a job based on his education and years of previous work experience, but, being in a wheelchair, he was turned down.

Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse?
a.
“If you know you can do the job, go to the free legal aid clinic for assistance. The employer may not know the law.”
b.
“No one would want to hire a handicapped person, so you can continue to come here for free care.”
c.
“Because it can be expensive to obtain the necessary equipment to help you do that job, the employer has every right to refuse to hire you.”
d.
“The law says, if a handicapped person applies, he or she has to get hired even if an able-bodied person also applies.”

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: A
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. This landmark civil rights legislation prohibits discrimination toward people with disabilities in everyday activities. The ADA guarantees equal opportunities for people with disabilities related to employment, transportation, public accommodations, public services, and telecommunications. A qualified individual with a disability must meet legitimate skill, experience, education, or other requirements of an employment position. The person must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.