Which organizations are covered by the ADA?

• A. Healthcare organizations that provide services to the public
• B. Private clubs only
• C. Individuals only
• D. Government agencies only

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the ADA applies to places and services that are open to the public, requiring accessibility and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Healthcare organizations that provide services to the public fall under this protection because they serve a broad audience and must ensure access for patients with disabilities, such as making facilities accessible and offering needed accommodations.

Among the options, healthcare organizations that provide services to the public are clearly covered by the ADA, making this the best choice.

Private clubs are typically not covered unless they operate as places of public accommodation, which isn’t assumed here. Individuals aren’t entities that the ADA protects in this sense. Government agencies are covered too, but the question asks which organizations are covered in general, and healthcare providers open to the public illustrate the ADA’s public accommodations coverage most directly.