Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) Practice Exam

The 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act expanded legislation to include which group for equal access?

1. Only government operations

2. Privately-owned and funded businesses, organizations, and institutions

3. Non-profit organizations

4. Educational institutions only

The correct answer is: Privately-owned and funded businesses, organizations, and institutions

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was a landmark piece of legislation that aimed to eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas of public life. The correct answer highlights that the ADA expanded access to include privately-owned and funded businesses, organizations, and institutions. This means that not only government operations are required to ensure accessibility and equal rights for individuals with disabilities, but also private entities like businesses and service providers must comply with the regulations set forth by the ADA. This inclusive approach ensures that individuals with disabilities can participate fully in society, regardless of whether the services or facilities they are accessing are publicly or privately owned. The ADA covers a wide range of domains such as employment, public services, public accommodations, and telecommunications, making it applicable to many sectors beyond just government or non-profit organizations. Educational institutions, while covered under certain provisions of the law, do not encapsulate the full scope of entities included within the ADA, thus emphasizing the breadth of its protections for all areas of public and private life.