When the disability and/or the need for accommodation is not obvious, the employer may ask the individual for reasonable documentation about his/her disability and functional limitations...
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6. May an employer ask an individual for documentation when the individual requests reasonable accommodation?
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A. The Substantive Legal Dispute
Dispute Plaintiffs allege that Defendants City of Los Angeles (“the City” or “Defendant”) unlawfully failed, and are failing, to properly install and maintain accessible pedestrian rights...
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DOE Publication: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Frequently Asked Questions about the Rights of Students with Disabilities in Public Charter Schools under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (December 28, 2016)
This is a link to a downloadable PDF of this publication.
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11B-224.6 Storage
Fixed or built-in storage facilities within guest rooms required to provide mobility features shall comply with Section 11B-225.
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Chapter 6 BUILDING AN EVACUATION PLAN FOR A PERSON WITH A COGNITIVE DISABILITY
A cognitive disability prevents a person from using or accessing building features due to an inability to process or understand the information necessary to use the features....
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Designing & Configuration Trends with Portable Chair Seating for Places of Assembly Continuing Education Course
Course Number: HSYPCS Hussey Seating Company is proud to be a registered provider of the AIA (CES) Continuing Education System and currently offers six presentations with available...
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1. Q: Who is a "qualified individual with a disability" for employment?
A: A qualified individual with a disability is an employee or job applicant who meets legitimate skill, experience, education, or other requirements of an employment position that he or...
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Section 36.212 Insurance (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
‘‘Under the ADA, a person with a disability cannot be denied insurance or be subject to different terms or conditions of insurance based on disability alone, if the disability does not pose...
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12101(a)(1)
(1) some 43,000,000 Americans have one or more physical or mental disabilities, and this number is increasing as the population as a whole is growing older;...
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Tips for Assisting People Who Are Blind or Visually-Impaired
In addition, be aware that your carrier may provide additional training to educate you about the different types of disabilities in order to enhance your ability to accommodate passengers...
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Cognitive Impairments
Cognitive Impairments People with cognitive impairments may have problems with memory and concentration, understanding oral communication, and learning. When communicating in...
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May I ask an individual what his or her disability is?
May I ask an individual what his or her disability is? Only to determine if a passenger is entitled to a particular seating accommodation pursuant to section 382.38....
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§ 36.311(c)(1) Inquiry about disability
(1) Inquiry about disability....
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12101(a)(2)
(2) historically, society has tended to isolate and segregate individuals with disabilities, and, despite some improvements, such forms of discrimination against individuals with disabilities...
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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 The ADA is built upon the foundation laid by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act....
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Q11: What must a school district do for a student who has a disability but does not need any special education or related services?
A: As described in the Section 504 regulation, a school district must conduct an evaluation of any individual who, because of a disability, needs or is believed to need special education...
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Are airlines allowed to charge for providing services to passengers with disabilities?
QUESTION: Are airlines allowed to charge for providing services to passengers with disabilities?...
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§ 36.105(a)(2)(i)
(i) The definition of “disability” shall be construed broadly in favor of expansive coverage, to the maximum extent permitted by the terms of the ADA....
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§ 35.108(a)(2)(i)
(i) The definition of “disability” shall be construed broadly in favor of expansive coverage, to the maximum extent permitted by the terms of the ADA....
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The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability....
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‘‘Disability.’’
The Education and Labor Committee report makes clear that the analysis of the term ‘‘individual with handicaps’’ by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) in its regulations...
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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
One commenter representing individuals with disabilities expressed support for the proposed language, noting that ‘‘[m]any people with disabilities have limited resources and requiring them...
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Disability (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Education and Labor Committee report makes clear that the analysis of the term "individual with handicaps" by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) in its regulations...
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40. Must an employer ask whether a reasonable accommodation is needed when an employee has not asked for one?
knows, or has reason to know, that the employee is experiencing workplace problems because of the disability, and (3) knows, or has reason to know, that the disability prevents the employee...
