Which statement about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is true?

• A. Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• B. Architectural Barrier Act of 1968
• C. Americans with Disabilities Act
• D. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Answer: (C)

The main idea is recognizing what the Americans with Disabilities Act actually is and how it differs from related disability laws. The ADA, enacted in 1990, is a broad civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, public services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. The other acts referenced relate to disability rights in more specific contexts: the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 focuses on discrimination by programs receiving federal funds; the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 requires accessibility features in federal buildings; and IDEA ensures free appropriate public education for eligible students with disabilities. Because the statement directly naming the Americans with Disabilities Act identifies the correct statute, it is the true option in this context.