Assignment #3: Title VII, Sex, and Age Discrimination

Discussion Question 2

Upon completion of the Required Readings, write a thorough, well-planned narrative answer to each of the following discussion questions. Rely on your Required Readings and the Lecture and Research Update for specific information to answer each discussion question, but turn to your original thoughts when asked to apply, evaluate, analyze, or synthesize the information. Your Discussion Question responses should be both grammatically and mechanically correct, and formatted in the same fashion as the questions themselves. If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc. In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your responses and document in a bibliography using APA style.

What is the definition of impairment under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Discuss the statutory framework for determining if impairments are covered under the ADA including a discussion of the three (3) proofs of impairment and of major life activity affected (definition and proof). Give three (3) examples of covered and three (3) examples of non-covered impairments. (50 points) (A 2-page response is required.)

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric below for the grading criteria for this assignment.