Definition of Disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that places a substantial limit on one or more major life activities. Examples of such major life activities include hearing, walking, and breathing.
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A small graphic design firm with 25 employees hires a highly qualified designer who is deaf. The designer requests a full-time American Sign Language interpreter for all meetings, client calls, and informal team discussions, which would cost the company a significant portion of its annual operating budget. Based on the core principles of the 1990 U.S. law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities, which of the following actions is most justifiable for the firm?
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