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Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
2.4.2 Considerations of Manufacturers in Accessible MDE Design
OSHA Technical Manual, Section VII, Chapter 1, Back Disorders and Injuries. OSHA website: http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_vii/otm_vii_1.html (visited May 17, 2012).
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
Wild animals, monkeys, and other nonhuman primates. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
monkeys as service animals, stating that ‘‘[t]he AVMA does not support the use of nonhuman primates as assistance animals because of animal welfare concerns, and the potential for serious injury...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
(2) Adjustability: Minimum Low Transfer Height
These commenters also explained that adjustable tables would enhance both the safety of patients, by reducing the risk of falls and injury incurred from assisted transfer, as well as reducing...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 for Students with Disabilities Attending Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Q4. How does the Amendments Act alter coverage under Section 504 and Title II?
., thinking, concentrating, neurological function, or brain function)....
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
isUD - Innovative Solutions for Universal Design
easily
Understanding: Make methods of operation and use intuitive, clear, and unambiguous
Wellness: Contribute to health promotion, avoidance of disease, and prevention of injury...
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
CUET Mock Test Adventures for CUET Aspirants
By: Anonymous
This trains your brain to stay calm and focused....
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Taking Responsibility For Your Safety A Guide For People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitations
A Day to Remember
Beyea, a C3 quad, had logged 14 years at Blue Cross/Blue Shield since his injury and was now a high‑level program analyst working on the 27th floor of One World Trade Center.......
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Taking Responsibility For Your Safety A Guide For People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitations
Tips on Completing Emergency Health Information
My disability, due to a head injury, sometimes makes me appear confused or drunk. I have a psychiatric disability. In an emergency, I may become confused or overwhelmed....
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Research and History > Research Documents > A Longitudinal Study of Playground Surfaces to Evaluate Accessibility - Final Report
Implications
playground owner based on the beautiful appearance of the newly installed surface, the cost for the surface and the assumption that it was installed with the specific intent of minimizing injury...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
#CripTheVoteStories with Katherine Schneider
a box with four quadrants with pictures of 1) the international symbol of access, a wheelchair sign, 2) Two hands signing, 3) A person using a white cane and 3) An image of a person’s brain...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
#CripTheVoteStories with Emily Munson
a box with four quadrants with pictures of 1) the international symbol of access, a wheelchair sign, 2) Two hands signing, 3) A person using a white cane and 3) An image of a person’s brain...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Requirements - Effective Communication
Auxiliary Aids and Services
the person who needs the interpreter has difficulty seeing the screen (either because of vision loss or because he or she cannot be properly positioned to see the screen, because of an injury...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix C: Guidance on ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations: 1991 Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.208 Direct Threat (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
judgment that relies on current medical evidence or on the best available objective evidence, to determine: The nature, duration, and severity of the risk; the probability that the potential injury...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Enforcement Guidance: Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
6. May an employer ask an individual for documentation when the individual requests reasonable accommodation?
Example A: An employee says to an employer, "I'm having trouble reaching tools because of my shoulder injury."...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 27 and 37: Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Reasonable Modification of Policies and Practices - Preamble
Comments to the NPRM
The driver could be exposed to injury outside the vehicle (e.g., from a trip and fall)....
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Taking Responsibility For Your Safety A Guide For People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitations
Determine All Your Evacuation Options and Prioritize Them
People who have not practiced using the device may cause you or themselves injury....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
#CripTheVoteStories with Michele Kaplan
a box with four quadrants with pictures of 1) the international symbol of access, a wheelchair sign, 2) Two hands signing, 3) A person using a white cane and 3) An image of a person’s brain...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > Other Documents > 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36 Amendment of ADA Title II and Title III Regulations To Implement ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Final Rule
A. Executive Order 13563 and 12866—Regulatory Planning and Review
with learning disabilities or ADHD and did not factor in potential costs related to students with other impairments including depression, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, traumatic...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
#CripTheVoteStories with Hamza Jaka
a box with four quadrants with pictures of 1) the international symbol of access, a wheelchair sign, 2) Two hands signing, 3) A person using a white cane and 3) An image of a person’s brain...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Protecting the Rights of Parents and Prospective Parents with Disabilities: Technical Assistance for State and Local Child Welfare Agencies and Courts
Application
safety must be based on an individualized assessment and objective facts, including the nature, duration, and severity of the risk to the child, and the probability that the potential injury...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix C: Guidance on ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations: 1991 Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.212 Insurance (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
insurance coverage, an individual with a pre-existing condition may be denied coverage for that condition for the period specified in the policy, but cannot be denied coverage for illness or injuries...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
Notes
Spinal Cord Injury and Aging: Challenges and Recommendations for Future Research....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix B: Preamble to Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations Preamble)
Section 36.212 Insurance (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
insurance coverage, an individual with a pre-existing condition may be denied coverage for that condition for the period specified in the policy, but cannot be denied coverage for illness or injuries...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
#CripTheVoteStories with Sam de Leve
a box with four quadrants with pictures of 1) the international symbol of access, a wheelchair sign, 2) Two hands signing, 3) A person using a white cane and 3) An image of a person’s brain...