Mass. 2012) (same); National Fed. of the Blind v. Target Corp., 452 F. Supp. 2d 946, 953-55 (N.D. Cal. 2006) (same); cf. Doe v. Mutual of Omaha Ins....
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David New, Plaintiff, v. Lucky Brand Dungarees Stores, Inc., d/b/a Lucky Brand Jeans, Defendant - Statement of Interest of the United States of America
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Introduction
Part One of the Manual explains key legal requirements in practical terms, including: who is protected by, and who must comply with, the ADA; what the law permits and prohibits...
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Some Examples of Questions that May Not be Asked on Application Forms or in Job Interviews
(Information may not be requested regarding treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, because the ADA protects people addicted to drugs who have been successfully rehabilitated, or who are...
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Voting Areas
In addition, election officials should consult the Department’s 7-page publication on the rights of voters with disabilities, The Americans with Disabilities Act and Other Federal Laws Protecting...
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A. The Release Provisions Appear To Waive Access Claims Arising After The Date Of The Settlement Agreements
The prospective release is especially troubling because it will substantially compromise the Department of Justice’s ADA enforcement efforts to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities...
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Roundabouts (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Where chains, fencing, or railings are used for edge protection, the bottom edge of the treatment must be 380 millimeters (15 inches) maximum above the sidewalk to be detectable by cane....
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Safe harbor for qualified small businesses regarding what is readily achievable. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
An effective rule would also provide some protection, through diminished litigation risks, to small businesses that undertake significant barrier removal projects. ...
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Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II)
They both use the same definition of disability; they both protect students with disabilities regardless of their eligibility for special education and related services under the IDEA; and...
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"Service Animal" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
individual with a disability, including, but not limited to, guiding individuals with impaired vision, alerting individuals with impaired hearing to intruders or sounds, providing minimal protection...
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Comfort animals vs. psychiatric service animals.
., reminding its owner to take medicine) for persons whose disability is covered by the ADA are protected by the Department's present regulatory approach....
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Federal Agencies
complaint with HUD Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Office of Disability Integration and Coordination FEMA supports citizens and first responders in preparing for, protecting...
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A. Accessible Voting Program
Portable ramps (including curb ramps) up to and including ramps six feet long, with side edge protection. Portable wedges or wedge ramps. Floor mats....
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M301.2.1 Transfer Surface Height
The lift would need to appropriately sized and ramped and include edge protection. Figure 5.3-7: Elevated platform or possibly “full” floor concept (not to scale)....
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Service Animals
individuals who are blind or have low vision with navigation and other tasks, alerting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds, providing non-violent protection...
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Sections §§ 35.108(d)(1)(vii) and 36.105(d)(1)(vii)—Comparison of Individual’s Performance of Major Life Activity Usually Will Not Require Scientific, Medical, or Statistical Analysis
The Department’s proposed language reflected Congress’s intent to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not precluded from seeking protection under the ADA because of an overbroad...
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Enable The Disabled | Kevin Brousard | TEDxColoradoSprings
Outside of sports, Brousard works as the Membership and Outreach Coordinator for the United States Association of Blind Athletes, a member organization of the US Olympic Committee....
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Reimagining Disability & Inclusive Education | Jan Wilson | TEDxUniversityofTulsa
Jan Wilson is Wellspring Associate Professor of Women's and Gender Studies and History at the University of Tulsa....
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Section 36.303(g)(5) Performance Requirements for Captioning Devices and Audio Description Devices
quantifiable and technical standards, and several commenters suggested that the Department develop a program to encourage the development of better accessibility technology due to their concerns associated...
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Section 1630.15(d) Defense To Not Making Reasonable Accommodation
The concept of undue hardship that has evolved under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and is embodied in this part is unlike the “undue hardship” defense associated with the provision...
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Section 35.151(g)(4)
One commenter from a trade association sought clarification whether Sec. 35.151(g)(4) applies to stadium-style theaters with more than 300 seats, and argued that it should not since dispersion...
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Section 36.406(f)(4)
One commenter from a trade association sought clarification whether Sec. 36.406(f)(4) applies to stadium-style theaters with more than 300 seats, and argued that it should not since dispersion...
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3. Lift Compatibility Exception
Six of the ten commenters (one manufacturer, three medical associations, and two government entities) concurred with the proposed scenario that if equipment was designed for use with overhead...
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2. Standing Supports
two comments, one of which addressed standing supports on mammography equipment (discussed above in Section IV.D.1 (Significant Changes – Standing Supports)) and one commenter (medical association...
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4. Breast Platform Adjustability
One commenter, a medical association, concurred with the proposed provisions. Two other commenters, a disability rights organization and a manufacturer disagreed....
