Public entities are allowed to ask a person using on OPDMD to provide “credible assurance” that the device is used because of a disability, such as a valid state-issued disability parking...
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Other Power-driven Mobility Devices (OPDMDs)
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Changes in Level within a Dwelling Unit
The Department solicited comments on this issue, and received a number of responses opposing the Department's interpretation. Comment....
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II-9.2000 Complaints
A person or a specific class of individuals or their representative may file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability. What must be included in a complaint?...
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603.1 General (Section-by-Section Analysis)
services would be required to conform to the requirements concerning information on accessibility and compatibility features (603.2), as well as accommodation for the communication needs of persons...
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11B-408.1 General
DSA regulates the usability of elevators and platform (wheelchair) lifts for persons with disabilities. ...
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Telecommunications Act
Act of 1996, require manufacturers of telecommunications equipment and providers of telecommunications services to ensure that such equipment and services are accessible to and usable by persons...
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"Private entity.'' (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
explicit inclusion of individuals under the definition of private entity is consistent with section 302(a) of the ADA, which broadly prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by any person...
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382.57 What services must carriers provide if their automated kiosks are inaccessible?
wheelchair users because of height or reach issues, to visually-impaired passengers because of issues related to visual displays or touch screens), carriers must ensure equal treatment for persons...
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“Disabilities” rather than the term “handicaps”
It reflects the preference of persons with disabilities to use that term rather than ‘handicapped' as used in previous laws, such as the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 * * *.” 1990 House Judiciary...
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407.2.1.3 Clear Floor or Ground Space
Recessed ashtrays should not be placed near elevator call buttons so that persons who are blind or visually impaired do not inadvertently contact them or their contents as they reach for...
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Trends that Enhance or Hinder Accessibility
A platform bed precludes the use of a personal lift in an accessible room....
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407.2.1.3 Clear Floor or Ground Space
Recessed ashtrays should not be placed near elevator call buttons so that persons who are blind or visually impaired do not inadvertently contact them or their contents as they reach for...
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Surfaces
Rule of thumb: If you could ride a narrow-tired bicycle AND if you could push a chubby 3-year-old child in an "umbrella" stroller across the surface without making ruts, a person in a wheelchair...
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38. Is an employer relieved of its obligation to provide reasonable accommodation for an employee with a disability who fails to take medication, to obtain medical treatment, or to use an assistive device (such as a hearing aid)?
There are many reasons why a person would choose to forgo treatment, including expense and serious side effects....
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B. Distribution of Funds
., number of persons receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children or with limited English speaking ability] if the factor is included to compensate for past discrimination or to comply...
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U. Settlement Class
"Settlement Class" means the class of all persons (including, without limitation, residents of and visitors to the City) with any Mobility Disability, who, at any time from the beginning...
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Availability of the CRO
[Secs. 382.65(a)(1) and (2)] The CRO may be made available in person or by telephone. If the CRO is made available by telephone, it must be at no cost to the passenger....
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I’m deaf ...Do the airlines have to provide me with such information as schedule changes, gate changes, etc.?
Persons who are unable to obtain this information from the audio or visual systems used by carriers may have to advise the carrier about the nature of their disability, at which point the...
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12101(a)(2)
L. 110-325, § 2, Sept. 25, 2008, 122 Stat. 3553, provided that: (2) in enacting the ADA, Congress recognized that physical and mental disabilities in no way diminish a person's right...
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E102.9 Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C)
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 offers a series of recommendations to make web content more accessible to all users, including persons with disabilities....
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Evacuation Assistance Devices
VISUAL and TACTILE ALERTING DEVICES http://www.jan.wvu.edu/soar/hearing/alerting.html Alerting devices can be used to notify a person who is deaf or hard of hearing to sounds in the...
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“No Service” Backup Plans
Keep paper copies of contact lists, maps, and, personal and property insurance policy numbers, identification: driver's license/passport (for family members, as well), banking and credit...
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C102.9 Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C)
Advisory C102.9 Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C).Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 offers a series of recommendations to make web content more accessible to all users, including persons...
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Additional Tips and Recommendations for Meals
A service dog is specifically trained to assist a person with a disability, which can be physical or not....