Which act protects the rights of individuals with disabilities?

• A. Americans with Disabilities Act
• B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• C. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• D. Infection Control

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is which law protects the rights of individuals with disabilities. The correct option identifies the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability across employment, public services, public accommodations, and other areas, while also requiring reasonable accommodations to ensure access and participation. In emergency medical services, this translates to ensuring access to care and necessary communication accommodations so that people with disabilities aren’t excluded from services or treated unequally.

The other options don’t focus on disability rights: Occupational Safety and Health Administration centers on workplace safety standards; HIPAA protects the privacy and security of health information; infection control concerns preventing the spread of infections, not protecting disability rights.