In 2011, Congress Passed the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act

question 370

Multiple Choice

In 2011, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act. What was the scope of the changes?

• A) This law placed added emphasis on the hiring of employees with "visible" disabilities.
• B) This law decreased the fine for businesses that do not employ disabled persons but followed through with a tax break for businesses who hire disabled citizens.
• C) The amendment widened the scope of what disabilities are covered under the act.
• D) In light of so many soldiers coming back from the war, the amendment re-focused disabilities to include only physical disabilities.

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