such as the functions of the immune system; has a record of such an impairment; or has an actual or perceived mental or physical impairment that is not transitory and minor and is subjected...
Search Results "Regarded as Having an Impairment"
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Are people living with HIV or AIDS protected by the ADA?
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8. Q: What steps should officers follow to communicate effectively with an individual who is blind or visually impaired?
Officers must read out loud in full any documents that a person who is blind or visually impaired needs to sign....
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Who Is Protected by Title I?
A person with a "disability" is an individual who: has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of his/her major life activities; has a record...
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9.1.3 Sleeping Accommodations for Persons with Hearing Impairments
In addition to those accessible sleeping rooms and suites required by 9.1.2, sleeping rooms and suites that comply with 9.3 (Visual Alarms, Notification Devices, and Telephones)...
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DISABILITY
Being regarded as having such an impairment as described in paragraph (f) of this section. (2) Rules of construction. i....
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4.3 Q. If the only new construction is an addition consisting of four or more dwelling units, would the existing public and common use spaces have to be made accessible?
No, existing public and common use areas would not have to be made accessible. The Fair Housing Act applies to new construction of covered multifamily dwellings....
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Manual Doors, Doorways, and Manual Gates: ADA Standard Section 404.2
Section 404.2 covers the current ADA Standards for manual doors, doorways and manual gates that are part of an accessible route.
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Changes in Level: ADA Standard Section 403.4
Section 403.4 covers the current ADA Standards for changes in level on walking surfaces that are part of an accessible route.
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Clear Width: ADA Standard Section 403.5.1
Section 403.5.1 covers the current ADA Standards for the clear width of walking surfaces that are part of an accessible route.
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11. Q: We have a "no pets" policy. Do I have to allow a child with a disability to bring a service animal, such as a seeing eye dog?
Q: We have a "no pets" policy. Do I have to allow a child with a disability to bring a service animal, such as a seeing eye dog? A: Yes. A service animal is not a pet....
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2.9 Conditions Not Considered Disabilities.
Sensitivity to Tobacco Smoke.3 3 DOJ has declined to state categorically that an allergy or sensitivity to cigarette smoke is a disability because the determination as to whether an impairment...
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E.6.i. - Will there be a web site providing information on how manufacturers have addressed the Access Board’s technical provisions?
Industry representatives have been working to develop a template so that vendors may present their information in a structured format if they choose....
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Does a public accommodation have an obligation to search for accessible space?
Does a public accommodation have an obligation to search for accessible space? A public accommodation is not required to lease space that is accessible....
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Does an employer have to provide a needed reasonable accommodation?
Does an employer have to provide a needed reasonable accommodation?...
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Tips for Assisting People Who Have Mobility Disabilities
Tips for Assisting People Who Have Mobility Disabilities Communication If a person uses a term to describe a mobility disability that you are not familiar with or that you don...
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Regulations about Ticket Sales
In that session I noted that Regulations regarding ticket sales only apply to people with mobility disabilities....
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DETECTABLE WARNING
[DSA-AC] A standardized surface feature built in or applied to walking surfaces or other elements to warn persons with visual impairments of hazards on a circulation path....
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DETECTABLE WARNING
[DSA-AC] A standardized surface feature built in or applied to walking surfaces or other elements to warn persons with visual impairments of hazards on a circulation path....
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Never Assume You have been Included in Emergency Plans
The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, like other disasters have increased awareness worldwide of the need to be prepared for disasters and emergencies....
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Each bank of public telephones must have one or more wheelchair accessible telephones and these and other public telephones must have the ability to amplify the volume at the handset.
• Each bank of public telephones must have one or more wheelchair accessible telephones and these and other public telephones must have the ability to amplify the volume at the handset....
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ASD and the Americans with Disabilities Act
A person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having...
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IV. Rulemaking History Regarding Captioning and Audio Description
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Accessible entrances that have turnstiles must provide an accessible gate or door.
• Accessible entrances that have turnstiles must provide an accessible gate or door....
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34. Does an employer have to allow an employee with a disability to work at home as a reasonable accommodation?
Courts have differed regarding whether "work-at-home" can be a reasonable accommodation. Compare Langon v. Department of Health and Human Servs., 959 F.2d 1053, 1060, 2 AD Cas....