Purpose The sling is suited for lifting or transferring a person with disabilities in hospitals, at nursing homes, institutions, swimming pools, riding schools and in private homes....
Search Results "Disability"
2010 ADA Definition
Disability: Disability means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment.
(1) The phrase physical or mental impairment means – (i) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive; genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; (ii) Any mental or psychological disorder such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities; (iii) The phrase physical or mental impairment includes, but is not limited to, such contagious and noncontagious diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, emotional illness, specific learning disabilities, HIV disease (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic), tuberculosis, drug addiction, and alcoholism; (iv) The phrase physical or mental impairment does not include homosexuality or bisexuality.
(2) The phrase major life activities means functions such as caring for one´s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
(3) The phrase has a record of such an impairment means has a history of, or has been misclassified as having, a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
(4) The phrase is regarded as having an impairment means – (i) Has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially limit major life activities but that is treated by a private entity as constituting such a limitation; (ii) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities only as a result of the attitudes of others toward such impairment; or (iii) Has none of the impairments defined in paragraph (1) of this definition but is treated by a private entity as having such an impairment.
(5) The term disability does not include – (i) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments, or other sexual behavior disorders; (ii) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or (iii) Psychoactive substance use disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.
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Guldmann Basic High Sling
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Seton Florida State Parking Signs - ISA Symbol
Easy to understand ISA symbol marks parking spaces for disabled guests Signs are compliant with Florida state and federal guidelines on accessible parking Sign measures...
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SafePath Courtedge™ Reducer Ramps
Proper installation of raised wood floors, especially in retrofit and replacement projects, are problematic when faced with interpreting federal and state ADA (Americans with Disabilities...
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12211(a) Homosexuality and bisexuality
(a) Homosexuality and bisexuality For purposes of the definition of "disability" in section 12102(2) of this title, homosexuality and bisexuality are not impairments and as such are not...
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1.9.1 Division of the State Architect - Access Compliance.
buildings, facilities, site work and other improvements to which this code applies in compliance with state law to ensure that these improvements are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities...
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1.9.1 Division of the State Architect - Access Compliance.
buildings, facilities, site work and other improvements to which this code applies in compliance with state law to ensure that these improvements are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities...
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Overview
Overview People who have vision, hearing, or speech disabilities (“communication disabilities”) use different ways to communicate....
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Discrimination is Prohibited
by reason of such disability....
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Attachment B: Model Communication Assessment Form
Date: Name of individual with a disability: Nature of Disability: Deaf Hard of Hearing Speech Impairment Other: __________________ Name of companion...
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Introduction
about student rights under the applicable Federal disability laws....
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§382.19(a)
(a) As a carrier, you must not refuse to provide transportation to a passenger with a disability on the basis of his or her disability, except as specifically permitted by this part....
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§ 36.105(b)(1)(ii)
(ii) Any mental or psychological disorder such as intellectual disability, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disability....
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§ 35.108(b)(1)(ii)
(ii) Any mental or psychological disorder such as intellectual disability, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disability....
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C. Preparation – Advance Planning for Emergencies and Disasters
One good way to test your emergency management plan is to enlist people with disabilities to role-play during emergency simulations....
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V. IMPROVED POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PROGRAMS AFFECTING ACCESS
vision disabilities, persons with developmental disabilities, or those with mobility disabilities) the Access Policy Work Group will first consult with individuals who are members or representatives...
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H. Transitions Back to the Community
Provide people with disabilities a reasonable amount of time and assistance to locate appropriate housing.Shelters provide temporary refuge during and after an emergency until people...
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Introduction
The Americans with Disabilities Act gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin...
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PLANNING
If you are responsible for your community’s emergency planning or response activities, you should involve people with disabilities in identifying needs and evaluating effective emergency...
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Introductory Statements
I come before you this morning to urge you to support ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities....
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A. GENERAL NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Humboldt County will not discriminate against individuals with a disability, and will not, based on disability: a. ...
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II-3.4300 Right to participate in the regular program
Even if a separate or special program for individuals with disabilities is offered, a public entity cannot deny a qualified individual with a disability participation in its regular program...
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Prevention of fraud in purchase of accessible seating. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Curbing fraud is a goal that public accommodations and individuals with disabilities share....
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Section 37.173 Training
One of the best sources of information on how best to train personnel to interact appropriately with individuals with disabilities is the disability community itself....
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Questions and Answers: The ADA and Persons with HIV/AIDS
Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Questions and...
