The ADA protects jurors and witnesses, as well as court employees.

• A. False
• B. Only jurors
• C. True
• D. Only employees

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that the Americans with Disabilities Act requires equal access and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities in both employment and public services. In a court setting, that means both those who participate in proceedings—jurors and witnesses—and those who work for the court—court employees—are protected. For jurors and witnesses, accommodations can include accessible entrances and seating, sign language interpreters or CART services for hearing impairments, materials in accessible formats, and any necessary scheduling adjustments to address medical or mobility needs. For court employees, the ADA obligates reasonable workplace accommodations to perform duties, such as assistive technology, adaptive equipment, modified schedules, or reassignment when needed. Because the judiciary is a public entity, the ADA covers both participation in court processes and employment, so the statement is true.