Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Practice Test

Is the ADA an affirmative action statute?

1. True

2. False

3. Unable to Determine

4. Partially True

The correct answer is: False

The ADA, or Americans with Disabilities Act, is primarily designed to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas, such as employment, public services, and accommodations. Its main focus is on establishing equal opportunity and ensuring that individuals with disabilities have the same rights and access as others. While affirmative action aims to actively promote the inclusion of marginalized groups in various sectors, the ADA does not function as an affirmative action statute. Rather, it sets standards for nondiscrimination and accessibility, compelling employers and service providers to accommodate individuals with disabilities rather than implementing proactive measures to hire or promote them. Thus, the assertion that the ADA is an affirmative action statute is not accurate.