A: OCR enforces Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), a Federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that...
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Q1: What disability-related Federal laws does OCR enforce?
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(1) Site impracticality
Every dwelling unit on a floor served by an elevator must be on an accessible route, and must be made accessible in accordance with the Act's requirements for covered dwelling units....
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10. Prescription Drug Container Labels
This initiative was authorized by the “Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act" which President Obama signed into law in July 2012. ...
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34 CFR Part 104 Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities - Notice of interpretation
SUMMARY: The Department of Education (Department or Education) provides notice of its interpretation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Department's implementing...
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10. Prescription Drug Container Labels
This initiative was authorized by the “Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act" which President Obama signed into law in July 2012. ...
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Section 37.41 Construction of Transportation Facilities by Public Entities
First, if an entity is a Federal recipient and uses Federal dollars to construct the facility, regulations implementing section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), require...
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11B-233.2 Reserved
with residential dwelling units are provided by entities subject to regulations issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act...
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Guidelines for Requirement 5
The final Guidelines clarify that to be in an accessible location within the meaning of the Act, the maximum height for an environmental control, for which reach is over an obstruction,...
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References
Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines. (As amended through September 2002). Washington, DC: U.S. Access Board. U.S. Access Board. (2004, July). ...
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TownSteel MS Series, Grade 1 with Push Pull Mortise Locks
Function Refer to catalog page 05-11 Finish US32D Code Compliance: UL UL 10C listed 3-hour rating ANSI/BHMA A156.13-2012 Grade 1 Certified BAA Meet guideline of the Buy American Act...
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Alliance of People with disAbilities - Seattle and Bellevue, WA
The rehabilitation act provides a guide to what all people with disAbilities should expect, equal access for all!...
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What is the definition of disability?
The ADA protects the rights of people who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as breathing, walking, hearing and thinking...
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1630.2(q) Qualification standards
(q) Qualification standards means the personal and professional attributes including the skill, experience, education, physical, medical, safety and other requirements established by a covered...
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14. Who are the mediators in the ADA Mediation Program, and where are they located?
All mediators in the Program are professional mediators who have been trained in the legal requirements of the ADA and have a great deal of mediation experience....
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§1630.2(q) Qualification standards
(q) Qualification standards means the personal and professional attributes including the skill, experience, education, physical, medical, safety and other requirements established by a covered...
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National Endowment for the Arts' Office of Accessibility
accessible to people with disabilities, older adults, and people living in institutions; and to comply with the Endowment's Section 504 Regulations and the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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§382.9(d)
conditions, if it determines that the foreign law applies, that it does preclude compliance with a provision of this part, and that the carrier has provided an effective alternative means of achieving...
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6. Conclusion
Today, though ICT is now woven into the very fabric of everyday life, millions of Americans with disabilities often find themselves unable to use—or use effectively—computers, mobile devices...
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Can People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision Use the Circulation Path by Themselves?
A circulation path is considered a usable circulation path if it meets one of the following criteria: A person who is blind or has low vision is able to travel unassisted through...
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4.1.4(2) MILITARY EXCLUSIONS
(a) Unaccompanied personnel housing, closed messes, vehicle and aircraft maintenance facilities, where all work is performed by able-bodied military personnel and, in general, all facilities...
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Study Method
The demographics of the study participants exemplify the diversity of experience necessary for a good discussion....
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Cities and Counties: First Steps Toward Solving Common ADA Problems
Through its Project Civic Access initiative, the Department has worked with over 100 State and local governments to bring them into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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Disability-related Organizations
collaborate with state vocational rehabilitation agencies to develop state independent living plans--including determining use of independent living funds provided through Part B of the Rehab Act...
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208.1.1
., must comply with this section unless compliance would cause the barrier removal not to be readily achievable....
