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2010 ADA Definition
NTTAA: National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995: The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA) directs that as a general matter, all Federal agencies and departments shall use technical standards that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies, which are private, generally non-profit organizations that develop technical standards or specifications using well-defined procedures that require openness, balanced participation among affected interests and groups, fairness and due process, and an opportunity for appeal, as a means to carry out policy objectives or activities. Public Law 104– 113, section 12(d)(1) (15 U.S.C. 272 note).
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E.5. - Will agencies have a way of obtaining standardized product testing results to determine if EIT meets the Access Board’s technical provisions?
with lead responsibilities for the implementation of Section 508 convened an Accessibility Forum to facilitate discussion among the EIT industry, disability advocacy groups, and assistive technology...
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402.3.1 Private Listening (Section-by-Section Analysis)
private listening—such as a handset or headphone jack—it must have a mode of operation for controlling the volume, and provide a means for effective magnetic wireless coupling to hearing technologies...
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30. If an employee is reassigned to a lower level position, must an employer maintain his/her salary from the higher level position?
No, unless the employer transfers employees without disabilities to lower level positions and maintains their original salaries.(91) 91. 29 C.F.R. pt. 1630 app. § 1630.2(o) (1997)....
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§ 37.91(b)(2)
(2) To fold and store wheelchairs (to accommodate individuals who wish to transfer to coach seats) equal to not less than the total number of single level rail passenger coaches in the train...
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Subpart F -- Compliance Procedures
Section 203 of the Act provides that the remedies, procedures, and rights set forth in section 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794a) for enforcement of section 504 of the...
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Subpart F -- Compliance Procedures (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 203 of the Act provides that the remedies, procedures, and rights set forth in section 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794a) for enforcement of section 504 of the...
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Greg Knoop. Daylighting
This is our National Cathedral [slide 8, left photo], and just a reminder that even the ancient cathedrals of Europe, stained glass and other elements, although they might seem like they...
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Questions and Answers: Enforcement Guidance on Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations of Employees Under the ADA
Questions and Answers: Enforcement Guidance on Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations of Employees Under the ADA Notice Concerning The Americans With Disabilities Act...
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§382.29(b)(4)
You may require a passenger with severe hearing and vision impairment who wishes to travel without a safety assistant to notify you at least 48 hours in advance to provide this explanation...
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7.1 Introduction
relationship or association with an individual with a disability; nondiscrimination requirements affecting: promotion, assignment, training, evaluation, discipline, advancement...
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PDF (Adobe Acrobat Pro) implementation
Open the ‘Touch Up Reading Order Panel’: Advanced… Accessibility… Touch Up Reading Order Right click the image and select Edit Alternate Text… Type in the appropriate alt-text...
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25. Need for Return Trip Assistance
To the extent that this need is predictable, it should be handled in advance, either as part of the eligibility process or the provider's reservations process....
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25. Need for Return Trip Assistance
To the extent that this need is predictable, it should be handled in advance, either as part of the eligibility process or the provider's reservations process....
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8.2 Expanding Medical Equipment Covered
Access Board’s MDE initiative will work hand-in-hand with the existing requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which already require health...
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§100.400(c)(1)
connection with the sale or rental of a dwelling or in connection with a residential real estate-related transaction because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national...
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§100.65(b)(7)
(7) Subjecting a person to harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin that has the effect of imposing different terms, conditions, or...
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Section 36.206 Retaliation or Coercion (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
This section protects not only individuals who allege a violation of the Act or this part, but also any individuals who support or assist them....
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Section 2: References
National Council on Disability. The Current State of Health Care for People with Disabilities. Washington, DC: National Council on Disability; 2009. 6. Altman B, Bernstein A....
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8. Shower Curbs
Are the roll-in showers free of curbs or lips at the shower floor that would impede wheelchair approach and transfer onto the folding shower seat?...
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§ 37.91(a)(2)
(2) To fold and store wheelchairs (to accommodate individuals who wish to transfer to coach seats) equal to not less than one half the number of single level rail passenger coaches in the...
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A MINIMUM HIGHEST POINT STANDARD OF 19 INCHES IS CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS
A MINIMUM HIGHEST POINT STANDARD OF 19 INCHES IS CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS Current accessibility standards and regulations generally consider a transfer surface...
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M301.4.2 Clearance Around Base (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In the final rule, the Access Board has decided to decrease the size of the transfer surface (See final M301.2.3) and thus the commenter’s concern regarding an increase in base size is not...
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Introduction
Introduction The proposed guidelines for medical diagnostic equipment recommends a minimum transfer surface 30 in. (760mm) wide and 15 in. (381mm) deep. At the request of the U.S....