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National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)
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The RERC on Communication Enhancement
The AAC-RERC conducts a comprehensive program of research, development, training, and dissemination activities that address the NIDRR priorities and seek to improve technologies for individuals...
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Beginnings for Parents of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Our staff is committed to providing services in a family centered atmosphere to facilitate active involvement of parents in their child’s social, emotional and educational growth....
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Adaptive Access
Are you elderly or have trouble getting around and need home modifications to make life a little easier?...
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SPINALpedia
We envision a society where people with paralysis are no longer isolated and can return to being active members of the community....
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Arthritis Foundation
Leading the fight for the arthritis community, the Arthritis Foundation helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements...
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Rebuilding Together Spokane - Spokane, WA
Our program addresses basic living, life events, and quality of life needs of homeowners and the people served by the facilities with which we work....
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Whether the definition of ‘‘wheelchair'' includes the Segway® PT. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
mobility devices, they recognize that under certain circumstances, allowing the use of other power-driven mobility devices would result in a fundamental alteration of programs, services, or activities...
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The Art of Living Well with Low Vision
Often, simple assistive devices or minor modifications to daily life can reduce the effects of vision loss, and improve a person’s quality of life....
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Umpqua Valley disAbilities Network (UVDN) - Roseburg, OR
determined a community need to enhance disability awareness, increase community inclusion opportunities for the disabled and to expand services and support existing community efforts and activities...
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Dyson Airblade V Hand Dryer
.** This long-life, energy-efficient motor is digitally switched at 6,100 times per second, making the high compression fan spin 92,000 times a minute....
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Touch Mapper Tactile Street Maps
Touch Mapper tactile maps are optimized for clarity and the practical needs of people who are visually impaired; they are not a true to life version of the area....
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VGo Telepresence Robot
You can get an extended life battery that lasts more than 12 hours. Charge Dock & Power Cord: This is how the battery gets charged. ...
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Center for Independent Living, Inc - Berkeley, Oakland, CA
Our Mission CIL provides services, support, and advocacy to enhance the rights and abilities of people with disabilities to actively participate in their communities and to live self-determined...
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Chapter 4: Creating a Workable ADA: The Senate and the White House
“I said during the campaign that disabled people have been excluded for far too long from the mainstream of American life,” Bush noted....
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Guiding Principles
In the instance that a tactile exhibit needs to be larger (a very large map perhaps or the life sized model of a large creature), care should be taken to make sure that the audio track can...
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C. Eligibility Criteria
Some people with disabilities use personal care assistance for activities of daily living, such as eating, dressing, routine health care, and personal hygiene needs....
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ii. Web accessibility under the ADA
Similarly, title II provides that qualified individuals with disabilities shall not be excluded from "participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities ...
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Sections 35.171, 35.172, and 35.190--Streamlining Complaint Investigations and Designated Agency Authority (Section-by-Section Analysis)
defines the remedies, procedures, and rights provided for qualified individuals with disabilities who are discriminated against on the basis of disability in the services, programs, or activities...
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III. PROTECTING THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE ADA
PROTECTING THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE ADA The Department has been actively engaged in defending the constitutionality of the ADA....
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"Service Animal" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
order to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability, unless the entity can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity...
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National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
Vision The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations...
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IMPACT CIL - Alton, IL
OUR MISSION IMPACT CIL promotes pride and respect for people with disabilities by sharing the tools that are necessary to take control of one’s own life....
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Autistic Self Advocacy Network
What We Do Our activities include public policy advocacy, the development of Autistic cultural activities, and leadership trainings for Autistic self-advocates....
