A public entity shall not ask or require an individual with a disability to pay a surcharge, even if people accompanied by pets are required to pay fees, or to comply with other requirements...
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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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§ 35.136(h) Surcharges
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§ 37.171 Equivalency requirement for demand responsive service operated by private entities not primarily engaged in the business of transporting people
the business of transporting people which operates a demand responsive system shall ensure that its system, when viewed in its entirety, provides equivalent service to individuals with disabilities...
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Test A (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Nor is age a disability....
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Accessible Route to Dumpster and Enclosure
common use circulation paths within work area], 207.1 [accessible means of egress], and 215.3 [wiring for visible alarms] and shall be designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities...
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2. Whether this person can perform this job without posing a "direct threat" to the health or safety of the person or others
The doctor should be informed that the employer must be able to show that an exclusion of an individual with a disability because of a risk to health or safety meets the "direct threat"...
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What do I do if a passenger claims that he or she is allergic to someone else’s service animal?
First, remember that not all allergies rise to the level of a disability....
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GENERAL NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS
and subject to the terms and coverage of this Agreement, edX, with respect to www.edx.org, its mobile applications, and the Platform: Shall not discriminate on the basis of disability...
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Sections 35.101 and 36.101—Purpose and Broad Coverage
The proposed language in paragraph (b) stated that the primary purpose of the ADA Amendments Act is to make it easier for people with disabilities to obtain protection under the ADA....
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Additional benefits of water closet clearance standards
Wheelchair users, including veterans returning from our Nation’s wars with disabilities, are taught to transfer onto toilets from the side....
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Additional benefits of water closet clearance standards
Wheelchair users, including veterans returning from our Nation's wars with disabilities, are taught to transfer onto toilets from the side....
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EXHIBIT G
Language for Sign/Decal QuikTrip is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
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TEACHING STYLE
Inclusive teaching styles create a climate and culture of participation for children and youth with and without disabilities....
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Service Animal:
Any animal that is individually trained or able to provide assistance to a qualified person with a disability or any animal shown by documentation to be necessary for the emotional well...
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Employees
The City shall not require a medical examination or make inquiries of an employee as to whether such employee is an individual with a disability or as to the nature or severity of...
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F. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Effective Date of this Agreement, the Cavs shall develop and post in a prominent location at each entrance to Quicken Loans Arena a written policy statement indicating that all persons with disabilities...
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A4.3.1(1) Travel Distances
Many disabled person can move at only very slow speeds; for many, traveling 200 ft (61 m) could take about 2 minutes. This assumes a rate of about 1.5 ft/s (455 mm/s) on level ground....
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Signatures
BOND Chief Disability Rights Section KATHLEEN P. WOLFE Special Litigation Counsel Disability Rights Section KEVIN J....
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I. Introduction
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) to provide direct, equal access to their services for people with disabilities who use teletypewriters...
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GENERAL NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations provided through www.peapod.com...
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Electronic Health Records
Electronic Health Records Finally, electronic health records (EHRs) of covered entities must be accessible to people with disabilities so that all patients are able to access their records...
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C. General Complaint Resolution Tips
First and foremost, you must not violate the civil rights of passengers with a disability....
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Overview
Overview People with mobility, circulatory, respiratory, or neurological disabilities use many kinds of devices for mobility. Some use walkers, canes, crutches, or braces....
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Resources
People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs, http://www.disabilitypreparedness.com/emergency_planning_for_people_wi.htm, (no date)....
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Seating Accommodations
Some disability community commenters suggested that, if adequate seating accommodations for a person with a disability were not present, the individual should be seated in business or first...