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Act: Act means the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101 - 336, 104 Stat. 327, 42 U.S.C. 12101 - 12213 and 47 U.S.C. 225 and 611).
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A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
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Sec.36.405 Alterations: Historic preservation
Sec.36.405 Alterations: Historic preservation.
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Recognition of psychiatric service animals, but not "emotional support animals.'' (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Recognition of psychiatric service animals, but not ‘‘emotional support animals.'' The definition of ‘‘service animal'' in the NPRM stated the Department's longstanding position that...
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§ 36.405 Alterations: Historic preservation.
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ADA Law, Regulations and Design Standards
ADA Statute (the Law) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended ADA Regulations and Design Standards ADA Standards for Accessible Design ADA ...
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Q8: Does the Amendments Act affect a school district's obligation to provide a free appropriate public education as described in the Section 504 regulation?
The Amendments Act does not alter the school district's obligation to provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE), as described in the Section 504 regulation; rather, it amends Section...
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1.0 APPLICATION
They have been updated to incorporate the supplement to the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards, the Outdoor Developed Area Accessibility Guidelines (ODAAG), developed by...
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Introduction
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT between THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
to reaffirm her obligation to provide programs, services, and activities accessible to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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F233.1 General
Section F233 outlines the requirements for residential facilities subject to the Architectural Barriers Act....
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1. PURPOSE
These standards are to be applied during the design, construction, and alteration of buildings and facilities to the extent required by the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as amended...
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Access Board
Access Board (or Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board) offers technical assistance on the ADA Accessibility Guidelines. Publications and...
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21. How should an employer handle leave for an employee covered by both the ADA and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
ETA Editor's Note: Footnote (58) references the question above. (58) 58. For more detailed information on issues raised by the interplay between these statutes, refer...
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ADA25: #2 of 25 -- Passage of the ADA
How did the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) become law? Watch Tawny Holmes, NAD Attorney, share the history behind the ADA and its Passage....
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233.1 General
Section 233 outlines the requirements for residential facilities subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990....
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ADA25: Cindy's Story
Cindy has lived in Alabama since 1978. She went blind at the age of 19 and attended a rehabilitation center to learn blindness skills in order to live as an independent person. She...
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ADA25: Bob's Story
Bob is an Information Specialist at the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability. After earning a Pre-law degree at the University of Texas at Arlington, Bob...
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ADA25: Cloritta's Story
Cloritta Thomas is originally from Cleveland, Ohio and is the mother of two boys. She was injured by a stray bullet when she was 22 years old. Since then, Cloritta has had to learn...
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ADA25: Jerry's Story
Jerry is a 55 year old retired computer programmer who was born and raised in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area. Though retired, Jerry still works as a coach of Junior wheelchair...
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ADA25: #7 of 25 -- America's First ADA Jury Trial
Do you know the first Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) case? The NAD was involved and won! NAD Attorney Caroline Jackson shares some history behind the first case....
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Background
The 1996 DOT guidance document defines a service animal as “any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability....
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Section 36.405 Alterations: Historic Preservation (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.405 Alterations: Historic Preservation Section 36.405 gives effect to the intent of Congress, expressed in section 504(c) of the Act, that this part recognize the national...
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Questions and Answers on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 for Students with Disabilities Attending Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
technical assistance, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that school officials would benefit from additional guidance concerning the effects of the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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Accessible Polling Places for the Visually Impaired: A Compilation of Survey Results
The Help America Vote Act mandated that all polling places have an accessible method of voting that provides privacy and independence....