Under the ADA, which agency oversees issues and interprets regulations?

• A. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
• B. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• D. National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Answer: (A)

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the agency that oversees issues and interprets regulations under the ADA. It enforces the ADA’s employment protections and provides guidance on how the law applies in the workplace, including defining disability, determining what constitutes discrimination, and outlining reasonable accommodations. Other agencies do different things: for example, CMS runs Medicare/Medicaid programs, OSHA handles workplace safety standards, and NIH focuses on research.