Marion Is Severely Dyslexic and Has Severe Difficulty Reading

question 49

Multiple Choice

Marion is severely dyslexic and has severe difficulty reading. He has experience in operating construction machinery. Bailey Construction, Inc. has an opening for bulldozer operator. Marion attempted to apply for the job. He explained that he was dyslexic and asked to take the application home so his wife could complete it. The HR director refused saying that it was against company policy and the application had to be completed at the office. Marion then asked that the application be read aloud to him and completed by the HR manager. The manager refused again.

• A) Marion does not have a claim under the ADA because the application process is not covered by the Act.
• B) Marion has a claim under the ADA because Bailey's application process discriminates against individuals with dyslexia.
• C) Marion does not have a claim under the ADA because he is not disabled because the ability to read is not a major life activity.
• D) Marion does not have a claim under the ADA he was never hired.

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