Disabilities Discrimination: Who is Covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)?
The ADA protects employees or applicants who satisfy the test of being a "qualified individual with a disability," which means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job. If an employee or applicant satisfies the definition of being a qualified individual with a disability, then the employer must provide a reasonable accommodation unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the employer's operations.
