Commenters specifically cited pressure relief, reduced spasticity, increased stamina, and improved respiratory, neurologic, and muscular health as secondary medical benefits from being able...
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Whether the definition of ‘‘wheelchair'' includes the Segway® PT. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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The Dwarf Athletic Association of America
Our current focus for the National Games is to provide the best experience possible for the selection of athletic events that are offered....
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Section 1630.14(b) Employment Entrance Examination
Under these circumstances, the employer would be able to withdraw the employment offer without violating this part....
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C. Developing an Action Plan For Providing Accessible Websites
Remember, some people may not have, or be able to use, a computer....
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"Light Duty" Jobs
The treating physician states that the worker will not be able to walk, even with crutches, for at least nine months. She therefore has a "disability."...
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Common Problems with Access to Programs, Generally
Common Problems with Access to Programs, Generally Ø Perhaps the most common form of discrimination faced by people with disabilities is when others assume that they will not be able...
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How can airline personnel help ensure that passengers with service animals are assigned and obtain appropriate seats on the aircraft?
Indeed, finding a passenger willing to share space is a common, and acceptable, method of finding an appropriate place for someone traveling with a service animal that may not be able to...
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DEFINITIONS
The term “Qualified Interpreter” means an interpreter who, via a VRI service or an on-site appearance, is able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptively and...
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SCOPING SCENARIOS: RANGE OF POSSIBILITIES
., 28”W, 17”D) * Existing tables not able to be upgraded to be accessible 20% 100% -35% ...
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34. Does an employer have to allow an employee with a disability to work at home as a reasonable accommodation?
In contrast, employees may be able to perform the essential functions of certain types of jobs at home (e.g., telemarketer, proofreader).(101) For these types of jobs, an employer may deny...
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5. Q: What are some common problems that people with disabilities have with law enforcement?
Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech disabilities or mental retardation, or who are blind or visually impaired may not recognize or be able to respond to police...
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Amenities
It is extremely important for a person who is swimming alone to be able to call the pool lift when it is in the up positions so he or she will not be stranded in the water for extended periods...
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Guest Rooms
The torque of a person transferring from a wheelchair onto the seat necessitates this as transferring onto a toilet generally puts more force on the seat than when an able bodied person...
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Reduced Visual Acuity
And surrounding that would be a blind area so that they could still have very poor vision, even though they might be able to read quite far down on the eye chart....
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Interacting with People with Visual Disabilities
Visual disabilities, similar to hearing disabilities, fall along a continuum, from people who have no vision to people who have low vision and may be able to read large print....
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Getting From Here to There—Outdoor Recreation Access Routes
Providing accessibility in developed areas requires that people be able to get to features intended for public use....
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II-3.7200 Licensing
XYZ company refuses to hire an individual with a missing limb who is "qualified" to perform the essential functions of the job, because he is able to drive safely with hand controls....
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II-3.3000 Equality in participation/benefits
will not have an equal opportunity to participate in a program if applications must be filed in a second-floor office of a building without an elevator, because he or she would not be able...
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Lilypad Wheelchair Scale
Know if your diet is working and be able to calculate how many calories your body needs with the Weight Management for Wheelchair Users guide included with your scale. Get results! ...
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Auxiliary Aids and Services
A “qualified” reader means someone who is able to read effectively, accurately, and impartially, using any necessary specialized vocabulary....
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ALIGNMENT OF 19-INCH RECOMMENDATION WITH ACCESS BOARD PROPOSED RULEMAKING
HE759 and the Wheeled Mobility Anthropometry Project.10 The results of this study recommended adjustable heights, with an increased maximum height above 19 inches, be provided in order to better...
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3.2 MDE Advisory Committee Process
Instead, to understand better the differing perspectives, the Committee sometimes asked all members to express their preference and the rationale for their choice....
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Wayfinding is more than just graphics (slides 2 – 4)
So how can we use tactile maps, other raised lettering, or other things that will provide better [information]? Visual Cues (slide 4) We’re also looking at visual cues....
