The Architectural Barriers Act requires facilities constructed or altered by or on behalf of federal agencies to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities....
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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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Need for and Objective of Final Rule
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Works Progress Administration Protests
These and other efforts eventually generate a few thousand jobs nationwide and draw attention to the issue of employment for people with disabilities....
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BACKGROUND
The Attorney General conducted this investigation under the authority granted by section 308(b) of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), 42 U.S.C. § 12188(b)....
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Press Release
The United States Department of Justice is referred to as the “United States” or “Department”; the City of DeKalb as “City”; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended,...
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§100.201 Accessible
areas of a building containing covered multifamily dwellings, means that the public or common use areas of the building can be approached, entered, and used by individuals with physical disabilities...
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Orienting Attendees to the Meeting Space
To help orient attendees with vision disabilities to the meeting location, it may be useful to provide some descriptive information....
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Accessible Route - Exterior
Result: People with disabilities cannot travel from the site entry points to the accessible entrance(s). In some cases, people must use vehicular routes which can be dangerous....
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Employee Work Areas—Section 203.9 of the 2010 Standards, and Similar Sections
As stated above, the Department has no authority to allow the use of an alternative standard that may reduce accessibility for individuals with disabilities without notice and comment rulemaking...
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408 Limited-Use/Limited-Application Elevators
Some individuals and disability groups opposed the allowance of LULA elevators due to concerns about their size and accessibility....
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C. Planning Ahead to Provide Effective Communication
Even before someone requests an auxiliary aid or service from your public entity, plan ahead to accommodate the communication needs of persons with disabilities....
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Van Accessible Parking Spaces
People with disabilities who use vans reported difficulty finding available van spaces which, when provided, are too often already occupied....
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2. Written Communications
Accessing written communications may be difficult for people who are blind or have low vision and individuals with other disabilities....
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EXHIBIT 2
(“Complainant”), hereby release and forever discharge the University and the Board and their current, past, and future officials, employees, and agents, of and from any Americans with Disabilities...
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Captioning
Most comments from people with disabilities and disability organizations supported a requirement for captioning....
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36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)
AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD Published in the Federal Register on July 23, 2004. 36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 [Docket No. 99-1] RIN 3014-AA20 Americans with Disabilities...
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4.Information, documentation, and training
In developing, or incorporating existing training programs, consideration should be given to the following factors: Accessibility requirements of individuals with disabilities;...
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CURRENT SITUATION: THE VAST MAJORITY OF EXAMINATION AND PROCEDURES TABLES ARE 32 INCHES HIGH
These tables provide an often-insurmountable barrier to health care for people with mobility disabilities....
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Auxiliary aids and services: captioning and video interpreting services.
Section 36.303 of the title III regulation requires a public accommodation to take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services...
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EVACUATION + TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
The City coordinates transportation to evacuation centers for individuals with disabilities or access/functional needs who need assistance evacuating....
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5. PLAN INCLUSIVELY
Be familiar with the services required for people with disabilities, access, or functional needs....
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Web Accessibility
If websites are not accessible, people with disabilities are denied equal access. ...
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Complaints Made During the Trip
Complaints Made During the Trip When a passenger with a disability makes a complaint to a CRO during the course of the trip (e.g., over the telephone or in person at an airport), the...
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Retain term "service animal.'' (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Preamble to HUD's Final Rule for Pet Ownership for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities, 73 FR 63834–38 (Oct. 27, 2008); HUD Handbook No. 4350.3 Rev–1, Chapter 2, Occupancy Requirements...
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The Roles of the Access Board and the Department of Justice
The Board consists of 13 public members appointed by the President, the majority of whom must be individuals with disabilities, and the heads of 12 Federal departments and agencies specified...