The purpose of this document is to provide planning guidance that can be incorporated into existing shelter plans to State emergency managers and shelter planners to meet access and...
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FEMA Guidance on Planning for Integration of Functional Needs Support Services in General Population Shelters
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FEMA
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect...
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DOT Memorandum: INFORMATION: Snow Removal on Sidewalks Constructed with Federal Funding
Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration MEMORANDUM Subject: INFORMATION: Snow Removal on Sidewalks Constructed with Federal Funding Date: August 27, 2008 From...
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Q36. Do Federal agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, have to comply with the ADA?
Do Federal agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, have to comply with the ADA? A. No. ...
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Q1: What disability-related Federal laws does OCR enforce?
A: OCR enforces Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), a Federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that...
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A Guide on How to Get Scholarships and Grants for Students with Disabilities
The financial burdens of medical care can make it difficult for many students with disabilities to pursue higher education – a harsh reality that can lead to lifelong...
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National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind is the largest organization of blind and low-vision people in the United States....
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What federal law protects me from discrimination in voting?
What federal law protects me from discrimination in voting? The Voting Rights Act of 1965 protects every American against racial discrimination in voting....
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The Americans with Disabilities Act and Other Federal Laws Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities
Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section The Americans with Disabilities Act and Other Federal Laws Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities...
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Department of Transportation: Disability Training Materials and Helpful Information
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings (AEP) and Office of Transportation Policy have developed informative modular programs that can...
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World Federation of the Deaf
The World Federation of the Deaf is an international non-profit and non-governmental organisation of deaf associations from 133 countries....
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FindLaw - ADA: Disabilities & Your Rights as an Employee
FindLaw - ADA: Disabilities & Your Rights as an Employee Discrimination in employment against qualified individuals with disabilities is prohibited by the federal Americans with Disabilities...
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How can I make a complaint regarding possible violations of the federal voting rights laws
How can I make a complaint regarding possible violations of the federal voting rights laws?...
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Does a State have to comply with Title III of HAVA if it does not seek or accept federal funding?
Does a State have to comply with Title III of HAVA if it does not seek or accept federal funding?...
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Appendix B: Overview of Federal Regulations and Guidance for Detectable Warnings
The history of federal rule-making concerning detectable warnings has been summarized by Chandler (2004)....
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Guidance Concerning Service Animals
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UFAS vs. ADAAG Comparison
ADAAG Comparison Click here to view/download the pdf version (40 KB) Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) (Requirements: Stricter than...
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C.5.ii. - What was the purpose of the Department of Justice's recent government wide survey of federal web sites?
Section 508(d)(2) requires the Attorney General to prepare and submit a report and recommendations to the President and Congress regarding the state of Federal department and agency compliance...
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International Federation of Hard of Hearing People
The International Federation of Hard of Hearing People, IFHOH, is an international, non-governmental organization, representing the interests of more than 300 million hard of hearing people...
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E.6.ii. - Does the Federal government have a 'logo program' indicating which products meet 508 standards?
The Federal government does not currently have a Section 508 logo (such as the Energy Star) that attaches to a product to indicate that the product conforms to the Section 508 standards....
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Federal Service Dog Law in Plain English
Federal Service Dog Law in Plain English By Kea Grace for anythingpawsable.com Most working and Service Dog handlers and trainers understand that United States federal law provides...
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Short Listing of State and Federal Resources Websites
California Commission on Disability Access www.ccda.ca.gov California Building Standards Commission www.bsc.ca.gov Division of the State...
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Other relevant federal rules and guidance documents
As discussed above, DOJ and the Department of Health and Human Services issued a guidance document for health care providers regarding their responsibilities to make their services...
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II-4.2000 Relationship among title II and other Federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination by public entities on the basis of disability
II−4.2000 Relationship among title II and other Federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination by public entities on the basis of disability....
