Final answer:
The employment of a legally blind person as an airline pilot is not considered discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act, because being able to see is a bonafide occupational qualification for pilots (A).
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that an airline pilot isn't hired because she is legally blind does constitute discrimination if the reason for not hiring is solely due to her disability. However, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) acknowledges that in some cases a certain level of ability is a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ). In the case of a pilot, being able to see is essential to safely perform the job, so not hiring someone because they are legally blind would not be considered discrimination under the ADA because they do not meet the BFOQ requirement.
Who is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant? The answer is a. Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA prohibits discrimination against those with disabilities and requires reasonable accommodations for them on the job unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the employer or the disability fundamentally prevents the individual from performing the essential functions of the job even with accommodations.