They must also take proactive steps to offer equal opportunity to persons with disabilities, commensurate with their economic resources....
Search Results "NCD: National Council on Disability"
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Epilogue
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Data Deficiencies
Data Deficiencies Advocates on the committee, representing the interests of people with disabilities, strongly stated that a 17” height is essential to accommodate the largest segment...
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C. Mobility Aids and Assistive Devices
or contractor must reassemble it and ensure its prompt return to the passenger with a disability in the same condition in which the carrier received it....
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II-3.5400 Surcharges
Although compliance may result in some additional cost, a public entity may not place a surcharge only on particular individuals with disabilities or groups of individuals with disabilities...
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1. What are the basic requirements of ADA Title II and Section 504?
Answer: Title II of the ADA provides that no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or...
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11B-1003.3 Clearances
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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11B-1003.3 Clearances
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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Access for 9-1-1 and Telephone Emergency Services
Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section Americans with Disabilities Act Access for 9-1-1 and Telephone Emergency Services...
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§35.101 Purpose
The purpose of this part is to effectuate subtitle A of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities...
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Identifying access needs
For example: When conducting market research, product design, testing, pilot demonstrations and product trials, companies should include individuals with disabilities in target...
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Section 36.101 Purpose (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.101 Purpose Section 36.101 states the purpose of the rule, which is to effectuate title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990....
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§1630.9(e)
(e) A covered entity is required, absent undue hardship, to provide a reasonable accommodation to an otherwise qualified individual who meets the definition of disability under the “actual...
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§ 37.5(h)
(h) It is not discrimination under this part for an entity to refuse to provide service to an individual with disabilities because that individual engages in violent, seriously disruptive...
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G. Response to 2008 NPRM Comments Concerning Movie Captioning and Video Description, Analysis and Discussion of Proposed Regulatory Approach
For example, National Public Radio reported that "[f]or more than seven years, film studios and theaters have been hyping digital projectors and the crisp, clear picture quality they´ll...
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Executive Order 13132: Federalism
The ADA and the Department's implementing regulations set minimum civil rights protections for individuals with disabilities that in turn may affect the implementation of state and local...
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1. Background
People with disabilities can participate in the community and have very active lifestyles....
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Video remote interpreting (VRI) services. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Some State agencies and advocates for persons with disabilities requested that the Department add more detail in the description of the first standard, including modifying the term ‘‘dedicated...
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II-6.5000 Alterations to historic properties
These are properties listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, or properties designated as historic under State or local law....
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§ 36.101 Purpose and broad coverage
The purpose of this part is to implement subtitle A of title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12181–12189), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADA...
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Get Involved in the Planning Process
It is important to treat all people with disabilities as individuals. Do not "lump" all people with disabilities into one category....
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§ 36.303(c)(1)
(1) A public accommodation shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to ensure effective communication with individuals with disabilities and their companions...
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§1630.2(h)(2)
(2) Any mental or psychological disorder, such as an intellectual disability (formerly termed “mental retardation”), organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning...
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II. Statutory and Regulatory Background
rental or financing of dwellings, or in the provision of brokerage services or facilities in connection with the sale or rental of a dwelling, because of race, color, religion, sex or national...
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DOE Frequently Asked Questions About the June 29, 2010, Dear Colleague Letter (May 26, 2011)
Asked Questions About the June 29, 2010, Dear Colleague Letter1
