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AIA An Architect's Story: Chris Downey
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1. PURPOSE
1. PURPOSE. This document sets standards for facility accessibility by physically handicapped persons for Federal and federally-funded facilities. These standards are to be...
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Oklahoma - Office of Disability Concerns
The state of Oklahoma has gathered a helpful resource page for ADA information and resources.
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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
Another commenter noted that the proposed changes to the regulatory definition of ‘‘disability’’ warrant new agency guidance on how the ADA applies to requests for testing accommodations...
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Independence
Independence For one of the participants, her best museum experience was with the original exhibition of “Washington: Symbol and City”: “Because it was an opportunity to be absolutely...
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Sections 35.108(d)(2) and 36.105(d)(2)—Predictable Assessments
In contrast, some commenters from educational institutions and testing entities recommended the deletion of these provisions, expressing concern that it implies the existence of ‘‘per se...
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What is a transition plan? Does every facility need one?
Funding to complete the transition plans was provided to the regions in 1991, 1992, and 1993. 7 CFR 15e, the accessibility regulation governing all USDA agencies became law in December...
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Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration
Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration offers information on the public transit provisions of the ADA. ADA Assistance Line 888-446-4511 (voice) TTY: use...
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Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR)
Promote a cohesive, strategic Federal program of disability and rehabilitation research by brokering partnerships and facilitating coordination among Federal departments, offices, and agencies...
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Water Hydrants
Clean water tests, energy efficiency, and accessibility compliance can be achieved at most locations using solar powered pumps....
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1008.2.6 Ground Surfaces
Ground surfaces on accessible routes, clear floor or ground spaces, and turning spaces shall comply with 1008.2.6. Advisory 1008.2.6 Ground Surfaces. Ground surfaces must be...
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C. Costs and Benefits
Only when another federal agency, through separate rulemaking, adopts the MDE Standards (in whole or in part) as mandatory for entities under its jurisdiction, will compliance be required...
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Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Job Accommodation Network (JAN), is funded by the Department of Labor to provide advice on accommodating employees with disabilities. Job Accommodation Network 800-526-7234...
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Architectural Barriers Act
Architectural Barriers Act, for questions pertaining to access to Federal facilities and post offices, contact the Access Board, listed on page one. Reproduction of this document...
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Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission offers technical assistance on the ADA's telephone relay service (TRS) requirements. TRS publications and questions 888-225-5322...
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How is Title II of the ADA enforced?
Title II is enforced by private lawsuit or by filing a complaint with the Department of Justice or one of the designated federal enforcement agencies, such as the Department of Education...
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Spinal Cord Injury Perspectives: Employment and Disability
Tyrone, C5-C6 quadriplegic, shares with Longevity After Injury Project his experience with employment after injury.
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Spinal Cord Injury Perspectives: Education, Employment and Disability
Maria, T11-T12 paraplegic, shares with Longevity After Injury Project about the importance of education and employment post-injury.
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Spinal Cord Injury & Employment: Alex Jackson's Story
Alex Jackson shares his story living with a C5-C6 spinal cord injury. He talks about being employed and the ability to drive.
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Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY JULY 26, 1997 JULY 26, 2010 In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the ADA EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY The Making of the...
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Enforcement
Complaints to the Department of Justice and other federal agencies Civil lawsuit Project Civic Access...
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission offers technical assistance on the ADA provisions applying to employment; also provides information on how to file ADA...
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A. Executive Order 13563 and 12866—Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Order 13563 directs agencies, to the extent permitted by law, to propose or adopt a regulation only upon a reasoned determination that its benefits justify its costs; tailor the...
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Education's Enforcement of DOJ's Title II Regulations
assistance are subject to both Title II and Section 504, and, as described previously, Education shares enforcement responsibilities with DOJ for Title II because it is the designated agency...
