Cells subject to this requirement include, but are not limited to, those used for purposes of orientation, protective custody, administrative or disciplinary detention or segregation, detoxification...
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F232.3 Special Holding Cells and Special Housing Cells
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12101(b)(1)
provide a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities; Sec. 12101 note: Findings and Purposes of ADA Amendments Act...
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What Employment Practices are Covered?
The Act also protects you if you are a victim of discrimination because of your family, business, social or other relationship or association with an individual with a disability....
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Prescription Drug Container Labels: ADA Standard Section 10.
Review the updated information on the revisions to the ADA Standards regarding prescription drug container labels.
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2. Who is considered a person with a disability under Title II of the ADA and Section 504?
Answer: The ADA and Section 504 protect the rights of individuals with disabilities.40 A “disability” is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life...
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11B-604.5.2 Rear wall
Patient toilet rooms with bedpan flushing devices are an allowance, not a requirement. ...
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7. May an employer require an individual to go to a health care professional of the employer's (rather than the employee's) choice for purposes of documenting need for accommodation and disability?
an individual to go to an appropriate health professional of the employer's choice if the individual provides insufficient information from his/her treating physician (or other health care...
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Can a public accommodation exclude a person with HIV or AIDS because that person allegedly poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others?
, etc.) to protect themselves from the transmission of infectious diseases....
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Attachment C: HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA
Grievance Procedure under The Americans with Disabilities Act
This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. ...
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(2) Adjustability: Minimum Low Transfer Height
These commenters asserted that the lower height would provide more accessibility, safety for both patients and healthcare providers, and allow more patients to transfer independently or...
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Alternative Designs. Bathroom as Shower Room
Given that this is a dementia care unit, there was a concern that residents might inadvertently douse themselves when left unattended....
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Acoustic Neuroma Association®
The patient-focused, member organization now serves nearly 5,000 members including acoustic neuroma patients, family members, friends and health care professionals providing information...
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Examples of Preferred Terms regarding People with Disabilities
retardate, mentally retarded, feebleminded, idiot Use only when a person is actually ill Sick Use only when a person is actively being seen or treated by a health care...
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Transportation Facilities
Adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation (2006) About this Edition of the ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities This edition of the ADA Standards was adopted...
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Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act - Frequently Asked Questions
Section 508 Frequently Asked Questions
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Transient Lodging
Transient lodging does not include residential dwelling units intended to be used as a residence, inpatient medical care facilities, licensed long-term care facilities, detention or correctional...
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IV. EQUITABLE RELIEF
Appropriate Auxiliary Aids and Services will be provided as soon as practicable (without compromising patient care), except that the provision of on-site interpreters must be within the...
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7.3 Imaging System Accessibility Configuration Examples and Concerns
Installing adjustable/collapsible handgrips next to the transfer surface to provide patient transfer or positioning support....
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GENERAL PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION {35.130}
Directly, or Through contracts, licensing or other arrangements Deny participation, aid, benefit or service Equal to that afforded others As effective...
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Shepherd Center
Patients at Shepherd Center get more than just medical care; they get an experience that brings healing and hope. Shepherd takes a team approach to rehabilitation....
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Other Justice Department Publications
In addition to the 2016 Checklist, election officials should consult the Department’s 7-page publication on the rights of voters with disabilities, The Americans with Disabilities Act and...
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General: ADA Standard Section 803.1
Partitions and doors should be designed to ensure people using accessible dressing and fitting rooms privacy equivalent to that afforded other users of the facility....
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11B-707.4 Privacy
Speech output users can benefit from an option to render the visible screen blank, thereby affording them greater personal security and privacy....
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What Does It Mean to be Qualified?
Protections under the ADA are afforded to qualified individuals with disabilities. The definition of “qualified” has two forms....
