(i) The examination is selected and administered so as to best ensure that, when the examination is administered to an individual with a disability that impairs sensory, manual, or speaking...
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2010 ADA Definition
Disability: Disability means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment.
(1) The phrase physical or mental impairment means – (i) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive; genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; (ii) Any mental or psychological disorder such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities; (iii) The phrase physical or mental impairment includes, but is not limited to, such contagious and noncontagious diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, emotional illness, specific learning disabilities, HIV disease (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic), tuberculosis, drug addiction, and alcoholism; (iv) The phrase physical or mental impairment does not include homosexuality or bisexuality.
(2) The phrase major life activities means functions such as caring for one´s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
(3) The phrase has a record of such an impairment means has a history of, or has been misclassified as having, a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
(4) The phrase is regarded as having an impairment means – (i) Has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially limit major life activities but that is treated by a private entity as constituting such a limitation; (ii) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities only as a result of the attitudes of others toward such impairment; or (iii) Has none of the impairments defined in paragraph (1) of this definition but is treated by a private entity as having such an impairment.
(5) The term disability does not include – (i) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments, or other sexual behavior disorders; (ii) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or (iii) Psychoactive substance use disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.
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§ 36.309(b)(1)(i)
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C201.2 Readily Achievable (Section-by-Section Analysis)
readily achievable, it shall ensure that the equipment or service is compatible with existing peripheral devices or specialized customer premises equipment commonly used by individuals with disabilities...
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4.1.6(1)(h) Entrances
accessible, appropriate accessible signage indicating the location of the nearest accessible entrance(s) shall be installed at or near the inaccessible entrance, such that a person with disabilities...
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A4.1.2(5)(e) Valet Parking
Valet parking is not always usable by individuals with disabilities....
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Section 508 Self-Evaluation Survey and Report
the Rehabilitation Act, which mandates that electronic and information technology administered through federal funding be accessible to all members of the public, including people with disabilities...
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Department of Justice Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W Disability Rights Section - NYA Washington, DC 2053 Date: 12/15/2005...
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RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
Determine the energy costs and perceived level of difficulty to negotiate a range of outdoor surfaces among a small group of subjects with and without disabilities; 2....
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Americans with Abilities
evils of discrimination in any form, and the importance of judging individuals by their abilities—not patronizing misconceptions, demeaning stereotypes, and irrational fears about their disabilities...
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§ 35.137(b)(1) Use of other power-driven mobility devices
A public entity shall make reasonable modifications in its policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of other power-driven mobility devices by individuals with mobility disabilities...
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§ 37.103(c) Demand responsive systems
an automobile, a van with a seating capacity of less than eight persons (including the driver), it shall ensure that the vehicle is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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§ 37.91(e)
used to provide food service, a person providing intercity rail service shall provide appropriate aids and services to ensure that equivalent food service is available to individuals with disabilities...
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§ 37.101(d) Demand Responsive System, Vehicle Capacity Over 16
vehicle with a seating capacity of over 16 passengers (including the driver) for use on the system, it shall ensure that the vehicle is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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§ 37.101(c) Fixed Route System. Vehicle Capacity of 16 or Fewer
with a seating capacity of 16 or fewer passengers (including the driver) for use on the system, it shall ensure that the vehicle is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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§ 35.151(b)(4) Path of travel
feasible, the path of travel to the altered area and the restrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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§ 37.43(a)(1)
ensure that the alterations are made) in such a manner, to the maximum extent feasible, that the altered portions of the facility are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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II-4.3000 Basic employment requirements
Additional information on employment issues is available in "A Technical Assistance Manual on the Employment Provisions (Title I) of the Americans with Disabilities Act," issued by the EEOC...
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1005.2.1.1 Dispersion
Portions of the railings that are lowered to provide fishing opportunities for persons with disabilities must be located in a variety of locations on the fishing pier or platform to give...
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101.1.3
101.1.3 This code establishes standards for accessibility to places of public accommodation and commercial facilities by individuals with disabilities....
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A. Why Should Websites Be Accessible?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, if the government entities receive federal funding, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 generally require that state and local governments provide...
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A. Whether Sidewalks Are a Service Program, or Activity Covered by Title II of the ADA and Section 564 of the Rehabilitation Act
argue that sidewalks are subject to the access requirements of Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act because Title II provides that “no qualified individual with a disability...
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3. Alternative Regulatory Approaches: Automated Announcement Systems
However, as noted above, data constraints, along with the inherent challenges posed by formal assessment of key benefits of the final rule for persons with disabilities (e.g., equity, fairness...
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III-4.4500 Priorities for barrier removal
The regulation suggests that a public accommodation's first priority should be to enable individuals with disabilities to physically enter its facility....
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Aquatic Access Pool Lift IGAT-180/135
The Model IGAT-180/135 meets all of the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design, the new requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and provides easy and affordable access to...
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DORMA KTC-2 Revolving Door
Suitable for the needs of the disabled The DORMA KTC-2 two-wing revolving door is easy to operate and ideally suited to the requirements of wheelchair users....
