It cannot be based on unfounded assumptions, fears, or stereotypes about the nature or effect of a disability or of disability generally....
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4. The assessment of risk must be based on objective medical or other evidence related to a particular individual
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4. c. CUSTOMER SERVICE and COMMUNICATION and ACCESS
Challenges readers to be aware of the importance of using disability-neutral terms. Details preferred language and gives reasons for the disability community's preferences....
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Appendix A: References
Physical activity—Physical disabilities....
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C. Eligibility Criteria
House people with disabilities in mass care shelters. ...
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Opening Remarks and Introductions
So there’s also multiple things going on with a VA patient....
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Sec. 12208. Transvestites. [Section 509]
For the purposes of this chapter, the term "disabled" or "disability" shall not apply to an individual solely because that individual is a transvestite....
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Why Act Now Why it is in your best interest to act now: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements are sometimes difficult to interpret....
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Examination Necessary for Reasonable Accommodation
Examination Necessary for Reasonable Accommodation A medical examination may be required if an employee requests an accommodation on the basis of disability....
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§ 36.105(d)(3)(iii)
(iii) In determining whether an individual has a disability under the “actual disability” or “record of” prongs of the definition of “disability,” the focus is on how a major life activity...
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Resources
Disaster Resources for People with Disabilities, Disability-related Organizations and Emergency Managers at http://www.jik.com/disaster.html Mobile Apps Catalog at http://cacp.gatech.edu...
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§ 35.108(d)(3)(iii)
(iii) In determining whether an individual has a disability under the “actual disability” or “record of” prongs of the definition of “disability,” the focus is on how a major life activity...
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Does the ADA also prohibit State and local governments from discriminating against persons with HIV or AIDS?
A State-owned nursing home may not refuse to accept patients with HIV or AIDS....
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Stories of Emergency Use of Mobile Devices
“We’ve received great feedback from EMTs who have used the app on long transports when the patient gets unexpectedly worse and needs to go immediately to the nearest ER,” Dr....
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A. GENERAL NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Humboldt County will not discriminate against individuals with a disability, and will not, based on disability: Deny the benefits of its programs, services, and activities...
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The ADA and Its Integration Mandate
In 1990, Congress enacted the ADA “to provide a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities.” 4 In passing the ADA...
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What is the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives federal civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex...
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Employee Training
, including the proper and safe operation of any equipment used to accommodate passengers with a disability....
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Section 36.203 Integrated Settings (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
For example, it would be a violation of this provision to require persons with mental disabilities to eat in the back room of a restaurant or to refuse to allow a person with a disability...
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Section 36.203 Integrated Settings (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
For example, it would be a violation of this provision to require persons with mental disabilities to eat in the back room of a restaurant or to refuse to allow a person with a disability...
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Clearances: ADA Standard Section 1003.3
Although the minimum width of the clear pier space is 60 inches (1525 mm), it is recommended that piers be wider than 60 inches (1525 mm) to improve the safety for persons with disabilities...
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I. Steps to Ensure Access for All in Emergencies and Disasters
Advance Planning: On an on-going basis, seek and use input from people with different types of disabilities (i.e., mobility, vision, hearing, cognitive, psychiatric, and other disabilities...
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Qualifications
Knowledge of the ADA Experience with people with a broad range of disabilities....
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§1630.10(a) In general
It is unlawful for a covered entity to use qualification standards, employment tests or other selection criteria that screen out or tend to screen out an individual with a disability or...
