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Sec. 12103. Additional definitions [Section 4]
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Resources for Independent Living, Inc. - Richmond and Petersburg, VA
The growth and effectiveness of these advocates drew attention to the need to acknowledge and preserve the rights of persons with disabilities. ...
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Changes in Level within a Dwelling Unit
Following careful consideration of these comments, and a reexamination of the Act and its legislative history, the Department has determined that its previous interpretation of the Act's...
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SUMMARY:
permit recipients of Federal financial assistance from HUD (HUD recipients) to use an alternative accessibility standard for purposes of complying with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act...
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§ 35.178 State immunity.
State shall not be immune under the eleventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States from an action in Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this Act...
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Section 36.201(b) (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Groups representing persons with disabilities objected to the proposed rule because, in their view, it permitted the large theater or hospital to evade ADA responsibilities by leasing to...
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Section 36.201(b) (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
Groups representing persons with disabilities objected to the proposed rule because, in their view, it permitted the large theater or hospital to evade ADA responsibilities by leasing to...
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Costs and Benefits
are particularly challenging to quantify or monetize due to a variety of considerations, including insufficient data, methodological constraints, and inherent difficulties in evaluating civil...
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§8.4(b)(1)(viii)
(viii) Otherwise limit a qualified individual with handicaps in the enjoyment of any right, privilege, advantage, or opportunity enjoyed by other qualified individuals receiving the housing...
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11B-411.2.1.4.1.1 Arrangement
Buttons shall be arranged in columns to the right of the keypad with a minimum horizontal spacing of 1.5 times the horizontal spacing between the numeric keys and with the same vertical...
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5.5 Seek Assistance
Contact disability-focused organizations, such as a legal rights organization, Protection and Advocacy Service, or Center for Independent Living, and ask them if they can help you with your...
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4.34.5.2(1)
The water closet may be located with the clear area at either the right or left side of the toilet....
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11B-411.2.1.4.1.1 Arrangement
Buttons shall be arranged in columns to the right of the keypad with a minimum horizontal spacing of 1.5 times the horizontal spacing between the numeric keys and with the same vertical...
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11B-411.2.1.4.1.1 Arrangement
Buttons shall be arranged in columns to the right of the keypad with a minimum horizontal spacing of 1.5 times the horizontal spacing between the numeric keys and with the same vertical...
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Legal Authority and Purpose
Legal Authority and Purpose We are required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act to issue guidelines for the accessibility standards adopted by the...
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Controls for Ranges and Cooktops
A few commenters stated that the Department lacks authority under the Fair Housing Act to impose design standards on appliances....
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1.1 Conditions for an Exception
Where compliance is precluded by the: Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 1531 et seq.); National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 4321 et seq.); National...
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REPORTING, ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER PROVISIONS
Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section, Attn: Charlotte Lanvers, Trial Attorney, 1425 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005. ...
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2.3.2 IR Receivers
Acoustical coupling through personal hearing aids is not feasible with this type of receiver. Some IR receivers are built into headphones....
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1.2 How This Article Can Help You
It explains your right to use an accessible fitness facility and teaches you how to advocate for changes....
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3.3.9 Toe Clearance Depth, minimum
. ** Does not include individuals with a below-knee right leg amputation (n=10) or with the right leg constrained in fully extended position (n=3) such as in an orthopedic cast....
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12207(c)(1) In general
(1) In general Congress reaffirms that nothing in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) is to be construed as prohibiting the use of a wheelchair in a wilderness area by an individual...
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§ 36.602 General rule.
On the application of a State or local government, the Assistant Attorney General may certify that a code meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the Act for the accessibility and usability...
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11B-206.2.1 Site arrival points
ETA Editor's Note Requirements for curb ramps, sidewalks and other elements in the public right of way may be covered by other Federal, State or local standards and regulations....
