or activity means all of the operations of any entity described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this definition, any part of which is extended Federal financial assistance: (1)(i) A department...
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§27.5 Program or activity
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Questions and Answers on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 for Students with Disabilities Attending Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Department of Education has determined that this document is a "significant guidance document" under the Office of Management and Budget's Final Bulletin for Agency Good Guidance Practices...
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"Other Power-Driven Mobility Device" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The definition is designed to be broad and inclusive because the Department recognizes the diverse needs and preferences of individuals with disabilities and does not wish to impede individual...
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Who has Obligations
In some cases it is difficult to determine whether a particular entity that is providing a public service, such as a library, museum, or volunteer fire department, is in fact a public entity...
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"Video Interpreting Services (VIS)"
The Department has added a definition of video interpreting services (VIS), a technology composed of a video phone, video monitors, cameras, a high speed Internet connection, and an interpreter...
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One Set of Design Standards
(House Report at 27) Similarly, the Department's Guidelines are not the exclusive standard for compliance with the Act's accessibility requirements....
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Alterations to stairs (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department believes that by requiring only the addition of handrails to altered stairs where levels are connected by an accessible route, the costs of compliance for public entities...
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NPRM
The Department said in the NPRM that “the accessibility solution that provides service in the most integrated setting should be chosen” (71 FR 9764)....
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VI. Regulatory Process Matters (SBREFA, Regulatory Flexibility Act, Executive Orders, Benefits and Costs)
Regulatory Process Matters (SBREFA, Regulatory Flexibility Act, Executive Orders, Benefits and Costs) Since this proposal is an ANPRM, the Department is not required to conduct certain...
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Checklist
Consult with local fire, police, and HazMat departments. Explore various accommodation options for emergency evacuation. C....
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Website Accessibility Policy
EdX shall provide a copy of the Website Accessibility Policy in advance to the Department for approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld; Distribute the Website Accessibility...
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Rules of Construction for Major Life Activities
The Department did not receive any comments objecting to its proposed language....
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Alterations to stairs. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department believes that by requiring only the addition of handrails to altered stairs where levels are connected by an accessible route, the costs of compliance for public entities...
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§35.162 Telephone Emergency Services
Many commenters urged the Department to revise the section to make clear that direct access to telephone emergency services is required by title II of the ADA as indicated by the legislative...
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The Commenters
(BOCA); the State of Washington Building Code Council; the Seattle Department of Construction and Land Use; the Barrier-free Subcode Committee of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code...
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§35.162 Telephone Emergency Services (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Many commenters urged the Department to revise the section to make clear that direct access to telephone emergency services is required by title II of the ADA as indicated by the legislative...
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Section 37.77 Purchase or Lease of New Non-Rail Vehicles by Public Entities Operating a Demand Responsive System for the General Public
The Department has been asked to clarify what “accessible when viewed in its entirety” means in the context of a demand responsive system being allowed to purchase an inaccessible vehicle...
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Enactment of the ADA and Issuance of the 1991 Regulations
On July 26, 1991, the Department issued rules implementing title II and title III, which are codified at 28 CFR part 35 (title II) and part 36 (title III)....
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Sections 35.108(a)(2) and 36.105(a)(2) Definition of ‘‘disability’’—Rules of Construction
Sections 35.108(a)(2) and 36.105(a)(2) Definition of ‘‘disability’’—Rules of Construction In the NPRM, the Department proposed §§ 35.108(a)(2) and 36.105(a)(2), which set forth rules...
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"Readily achievable.'' (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department believes that this complex issue is most appropriately resolved on a case-by-case basis....
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Common Use Circulation Paths in Employee Work Areas
The Department has consistently taken the position that barrier removal requirements do not apply to areas used exclusively by employees because the purpose of title III is to ensure that...
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Complaints
Second, the Department has a legitimate interest in ensuring that its legal requirements are implemented. It does not matter to the Department who brings a problem to its attention....
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2. Accessible lavatories
At the present time, however, the Department is concerned that the revenue loss and other cost impacts of requiring accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft could be too great....
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B. JURISDICTION
The ADA also requires the Department to conduct periodic compliance reviews of public accommodations. 42 U.S.C. § 12188(b)(1)(A)(i). 10. ...