An employer is obligated to make an accommodation only to the known limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability....
Search Results "Individual with a Disability"
2010 ADA Definition
Individual with a Disability: Individual with a disability means a person who has a disability. The term "individual with a disability" does not include an individual who is currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs, when the private entity acts on the basis of such use.
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When is an Employer Obligated to Make a Reasonable Accommodation?
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6. Do the ADA and Olmstead apply to persons at serious risk of segregation in sheltered workshops?
A: The ADA and the Olmstead decision extend to persons at serious risk of institutionalization and segregation and are not limited to individuals currently in segregated settings....
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Able Privilege, Re-Conceptualizing Disability: Alan Larson at TEDxSFA
The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)...
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How to Interact with Customers with a Disability
In America, 54 million people live with a disability....
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§35.130(b)(6) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Paragraph (b)(6) prohibits the public entity from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in the granting of licenses or certification....
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Application
Individuals with disabilities must be treated on a case-by-case basis consistent with facts and objective evidence.20 Persons with disabilities may not be treated on the basis of generalizations...
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Let’s change the way we think about disability | Joel Dembe | TEDxMississauga
A 4-time Canadian National Wheelchair Tennis Champion and Paralympian discusses his journey living with a disability....
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12112(b) Construction
(b) Construction As used in subsection (a) of this section, the term "discriminate against a qualified individual on the basis of disability" includes...
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The Future for Americans with Disabilities
The Future for Americans with Disabilities ADA represents a significant accomplishment in the evolution of society’s views and treatment of people with disabilities. . . ....
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§382.29 May a carrier require a passenger with a disability to travel with a safety assistant?
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Words
Group designations such as "the blind," "the retarded" or "the disabled" are inappropriate because they do not reflect the individuality, equality or dignity of people with disabilities....
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The Doctor's Role
examinations for an employer should not be responsible for making employment decisions or deciding whether or not it is possible to make a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability...
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§27.1 Purpose.
The purpose of this part is to carry out the intent of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) as amended, to the end that no otherwise qualified individual with a...
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Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY JULY 26, 1997 JULY 26, 2010 In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the ADA EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY The Making of the Americans...
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Vision Impairments
What is visible to one individual on a screen may be wrapped or truncated to an individual using this software....
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Tips for Communicating with Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities
Wait for the individual to accept the offer of assistance; do not "over-assist" or be patronizing. Be patient, flexible and supportive....
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The Truth About Growing Up Disabled | Dylan Alcott | TEDxYouth@Sydney
He grew up disabled, but it might not be what you think. In this engaging and funny talk, Dylan tells us what it's really like growing up with a disability....
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Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities
By June Isaacson Kailes Disability Policy Consultant jik@pacbell.net || http://www.jik.com 2011 Edition Copyright © December 1991; Revised 2005, 2011 Permission is granted...
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Direct Threat
The determination of direct threat must be based on objective factual evidence and an individualized assessment of the person....
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At First Glance | Kurt Hoffman | TEDxVirginiaTech
In his talk, “At First Glance,” he will share his viewpoint on what it's like to be someone with a visible disability....
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Jeff's Story - A Video about Living with Spina Bifida
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Re: Tax Information for People with Disabilities A Complete and Simple Guide
I appreciate this comprehensive guide simplifying disability tax information, making important regulations easier to understand and apply effectively....
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Re: Tax Information for People with Disabilities A Complete and Simple Guide
I appreciate this comprehensive guide simplifying disability tax information, making important regulations easier to understand and apply effectively....
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6.2 Basic Requirements
However, to protect individuals with disabilities from actions based on such information that are not job-related and consistent with business necessity, including protection of health and...
