The ADA Amendments Act restores the broad application of the ADA by revising the ADA’s ‘‘Findings and Purposes’’ section, expanding the statutory language regarding the meaning and interpretation...
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IV. Summary of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008
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Individual with a disability (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
"Individual with a disability'' means a person who has a disability but does not include an individual who is currently illegally using drugs, when the public accommodation acts on the basis...
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C102.2 American National Standards Institute/ Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (ANSI/HFES)
Advisory C102.2 American National Standards Institute/Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (ANSI/HFES). ...
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E102.2 American National Standards Institute/ Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (ANSI/HFES)
Advisory E102.2 American National Standards Institute/Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (ANSI/HFES)....
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Self-Reported Disability Types Demographics
A wide variety of disabilities were reported in the study....
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Annex C EXCERPTS FROM THE DOJ’s 2010 ADA STANDARDS
The excerpts in this annex are a listing of some key provisions related to notification and way finding for your evacuation plan from the 2010 ADA Standards, as adopted by the Department...
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Companions who are individuals with disabilities. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Companions who are individuals with disabilities....
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Interacting with People with Speech Disabilities
Some (NOT ALL) people with limited speech also have difficulty understanding what people say to them because of their disability, age, a hearing loss, cognitive difficulties, and/or language...
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II-2.0000 QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Regulatory references: 28 CFR 35.104.
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Inquiries Concerning Disability
For example if an employee with a non-apparent disability requests a reasonable accommodation, an employer may require medical information that indicates the employee has an ADA disability...
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255 Chapter 1: Application and Administration
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255 CHAPTER 1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION
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Hearing Impairments
., using American Sign Language) to a video interpreter (communications assistant), who then communicates with a hearing person by relaying the conversation between the two parties....
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Sections 35.108(b) and 36.105(b)—Physical or Mental Impairment
Sections 35.108(b) and 36.105(b)—Physical or Mental Impairment The ADA Amendments Act did not change the meaning of the term ‘‘physical or mental impairment.’’...
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C102.3 American National Standards Institute/ Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (ANSI/IEEE)
ANSI/IEEE C63.19-2011 American National Standard for Methods of Measurement of Compatibility between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Aids, Committee C63 – Electromagnetic Compatibility...
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E102.3 American National Standards Institute/ Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (ANSI/IEEE)
ANSI/IEEE C63.19-2011 American National Standard for Methods of Measurement of Compatibility between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Aids, Committee C63 – Electromagnetic Compatibility...
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I. Executive Summary
Summary of Key Provisions of the Act and Rule The ADA Amendments Act made important changes to the meaning and interpretation of the term ‘‘disability’’ in the ADA in order to effectuate...
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DOT/FTA Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Guidance Circular FTA C 4710.1
of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U.S....
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For additional information
For additional information about the ADA and its requirements, contact the Department of Justice ADA Information Line....
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How do I know if I am protected by the ADA?
How do I know if I am protected by the ADA? To be protected, you must be a qualified individual with a disability. This means that you must have a disability as defined by the ADA....
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Are people living with HIV or AIDS protected by the ADA?
Are people living with HIV or AIDS protected by the ADA? Yes....
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Words
Group designations such as "the blind," "the retarded" or "the disabled" are inappropriate because they do not reflect the individuality, equality or dignity of people with disabilities....
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Accessibility: ADA Standard Section 1008.2.6.1
Ground surfaces shall comply with ASTM F 1951 (incorporated by reference, see “Referenced Standards” in Chapter 1). Ground surfaces shall be inspected and maintained regularly and...
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Escalators: ADA Standard Section 810.9
Where provided, escalators shall comply with the sections 6.1.3.5.6 and 6.1.3.6.5 of ASME A17.1 (incorporated by reference, see “Referenced Standards” in Chapter 1) and shall have a...
