Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way to proceed in this situation?

You are doing job development in the community with an individual who has decided to disclose that he has a mental illness. In the interview, the employer begins to ask specific questions about the individual’s diagnosis.

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way to proceed in this situation?
A . Tell the employer that his questioning is illegal and educate him on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
B . Leave the meeting to convey the inappropriateness of the employer’s questions.
C . Reframe the employer’s question from diagnosis to reasonable accommodations in the workplace.
D . Tell the job-seeker to answer the questions to help you avoid looking bad in front of the employer.

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Answer: C