7. Suppose an employer makes a job offer to a potential employee. However, the employer then discovers that the potential new hire has a level of hearing loss that would interfere with his job performance. Even though the employer feels the job candidate is the best qualified among current applicants, he withdraws the job offer because it would cost the company a significant amount of money to accommodate his disability. The company is supported in its decision by the _______ Act.

A. Mental Health Parity B. Social Security C. Americans with Disabilities D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability