In 1984, Congress issued NCD a mandate to review all federal programs relating to disability and offer recommendations on how Congress could best promote the independence of persons with...
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Putting the ADA on the Legislative Agenda: The National Council on Disability
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1.1.1
The simplest way for design professionals to avoid problems with construction tolerances related to surface accessibility and other accessible elements is to design for slopes and dimensions...
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Q. May an employer inquire as to whether a prospective employee is disabled?
After an employee enters on duty, all medical examinations and inquiries must be job related and necessary for the conduct of the employer's business....
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Other Sources
In addition, the Access Board considered public comments relating to medical equipment that were submitted in response to DOJ’s ANPRM on equipment and furniture....
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Examinations and Courses. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Because section 309 of the ADA 42 U.S.C. 12189, reaches ‘‘[a]ny person that offers examinations or courses related to applications, licensing, certification, or credentialing for secondary...
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Harris Communication SafeAwake Fire Alarm Aid with Bed Shaker
The SafeAwake Fire Alarm Aid works with existing smoke detectors to provide essential protection for deaf and hard of hearing people, or those who might not wake up to the standard audible...
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National Braille Association
Many of them work through philanthropic, religious or service groups in their own communities or are professionals in related fields....
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Training
We recognize that many foreign carriers already have disability-related training programs....
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16. Is the IDEA evaluation process different than the analysis used when considering an individual’s request for a particular auxiliary aid or service under Title II?
Under the IDEA, each school district must conduct a full and individual initial evaluation before the initial provision of special education and related services to a child with a disability...
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II. COORDINATION AND OVERSIGHT
with respect to resolving disability-related matters, as set forth in Paragraph II.C. below....
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American Standard Decorum 0.125 gpf Urinal System with Selectronic Battery-Powered Flush Valve
Deep sump reduces splashing Washout urinal works at 0.125 gpf (0.47 Lpf) Permanent EverClean® surface inhibits the growth of stain and odor-causing bacteria, mold, and mildew on the surface...
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American Standard Monterrey 8" Widespread Faucet, Rigid/Swivel Gooseneck Spout
Every American Standard Commercial Faucet is designed to work flawlessly and dependably year after year, saving time, money and maintenance headaches....
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Mockett PCS38-94 Clamp-On Power Grommet
It clips onto desks or work surfaces, and sits up and off desk for chic added touch. Standard configuration: Three electrical outlets rated 15A/125VAC and two Category 5e data ports....
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Staff Training
Finally, training staff to properly assist with transfers and lifts, and to use positioning aids correctly will minimize the chance of injury for both patients and staff....
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How: Tips on Completing Emergency Health Information
My disability, due to a head injury, sometimes makes me appear confused or drunk. I have a psychiatric disability. In an emergency, I may become confused or overwhelmed....
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Invisible Wounds: Emerging Promising Practices for Meeting Planners
For those with invisible wounds — especially veterans, survivors of trauma, and those with a wide range of neurologic conditions arising from injury — meetings, events, and conferences...
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Toward Independence and The ICD Survey of Disabled Americans
; 66% of those not working said they would like to be employed....
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Need for and Benefits of the Proposed Standards
The proposed standards will reduce the risk of injury during transfers to both health care personnel and patients.18 The proposed standards will result in more positive health care experiences...
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Meet Facility Dog Tillie!
Tillie works with Kim Strickland, a speech-language pathologist. Together Tillie and Kim bring hope to countless families and children....
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ZoomText Web Accessibility 101 Informational Video for the Visually Challenged
SSB Client Services Director Cammie Truesdell demonstrates how ZoomText magnification software works, as well as common accessibility challenges faced by users with low vision when using...
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Building a Winning Record
In fact, the preponderance of legal activity within the disability community during the 1980s related to the Supreme Court and its rulings. Things did not start out well....
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General comments regarding safe harbor. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Some disability rights groups, however, favored the safe harbor, arguing that the marginal improvements in accessibility were insufficient to ask entities to retrofit elements that work...
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1.1 Knowing Your Rights and Responsibilities
See the “ADA Resources” section below for some basic information on the ADA as it relates to health care. ...
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National Consortium on Leadership and Disability for Youth (NCLD/Y)
NCLD/Y has a four-pronged focus on working on developing leaders, developing the capacity of centers for independent living to serve those leaders, the capacity of the staff working directly...
