All of the following criteria must be met in order for a job task to be considered an essential function of a position according to the ADA EXCEPT:
A) The job task must be performed by the person holding that position.
B) Someone else is not able to help perform the task.
C) The job task cannot involve heavy lifting.
D) A reasonable accommodation is not permitted.
E) C and D.

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Criteria C and D are not accurate according to the ADA. The ADA does not specifically exclude tasks involving heavy lifting from being considered essential functions. Reasonable accommodations are allowed and encouraged under the ADA to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, contradicting option D.

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