into law by President Woodrow Wilson, the Smith-Fess Act (also known as the Civilian Vocational Rehabilitation Act) establishes the Vocational Rehabilitation program for Americans with disabilities...
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The Smith-Fess Act
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DOE "Dear Colleague" Letter: Preventing Racial Discrimination in Special Education
I write to remind States, districts, and public schools, including charter schools, of their obligation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) not to discriminate on the...
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Section 1630.15(f) Claims Based on Transitory and Minor Impairments Under the “Regarded As” Prong
Section 1630.15(f) Claims Based on Transitory and Minor Impairments Under the “Regarded As” Prong It may be a defense to a charge of discrimination where coverage would be shown solely...
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The Disability Conversation | Ben Myers | TEDxOStateU
Ben Myers talks about the importance of disability advocacy at the TEDxOStateU 2015 event at the Oklahoma State University campus on April 10, 2015....
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§382.113 What services are carriers not required to provide to passengers with a disability on board the aircraft?
As a carrier, you are not required to provide extensive special assistance to qualified individuals with a disability....
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Handicap
Several commenters requested that the Department avoid use of the terms "handicap" and "handicapped persons", and replace them with the terms "disability" and "persons with disabilities"...
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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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Standards that exclude an entire class of individuals with disabilities
Standards that exclude an entire class of individuals with disabilities "Blanket" exclusions of this kind usually have been established because employers believed them to be necessary...
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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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The Beauty of Disability - Shelley Baer - TEDxMIA
Baer educates audiences about disabled women, body image and sexuality, and is expanding her voice as a woman with a disability to reframe society's narrow definitions of self-esteem and...
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Seating Accommodations for Passengers with a Disability Other than one of the Four Types Listed Above
Seating Accommodations for Passengers with a Disability Other than one of the Four Types Listed Above Passengers with a disability – other than the types of passengers with a disability...
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1630.3(d)
(d) Disability does not include:...
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§1630.3(d)
(d) Disability does not include:...
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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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382.113 What services are carriers not required to provide to passengers with a disability on board the aircraft?
382.113 What services are carriers not required to provide to passengers with a disability on board the aircraft?...
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Attitudes
We use disability respectful and neutral language to avoid terms and words that may be offensive or outdated....
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§1630.2(m) qualified
(m) The term “qualified,” with respect to an individual with a disability, means that the individual satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education and other job-related requirements...
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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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National Council on the Handicapped
Authorized by Dusenbury and using his own funds, Dart traveled to every single state to discuss disability policy and obtain feedback for NCD’s policy report....
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Evaluate Your Need to Identify as Someone Who Requires Assistance During an Evacuation
There are many people, including those who identify and those who do not identify as having a disability or who have no visible disability, who may also need assistance. ...
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Q7: Is learning the only major life activity that a school district must consider in determining if a student has a disability under Section 504 and Title II?
A student has a disability under Section 504 and Title II if a major life activity is substantially limited by his or her impairment....
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The Market Case for Accessible Events, Meetings and Conferences
Americans with Disabilities: 57.6 Million According to the U.S....
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Integration of inmates and detainees with disabilities. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 35.152(b)(2) would require public entities to ensure that inmates or detainees with disabilities are housed in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of the individual...
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1. Who is Covered?
The first and most obvious requirement is that a person must have a disability....
