The purpose of an accessibility survey is to determine whether or not a facility, or the component parts of a facility, have barriers to access by people with a variety of 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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B. What does an accessibility survey entail?
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Section 1630.9(d)
Section 1630.9(d) The purpose of this provision is to clarify that an employer or other covered entity may not compel an individual with a disability to accept an accommodation, where...
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F209.2.2 Bus Loading Zones
terms "designated public transportation" and "specified public transportation" are defined by the Department of Transportation at 49 CFR 37.3 in regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities...
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7.1 Introduction
This chapter discusses: the ADA's prohibition of discrimination on the basis of a relationship or association with an individual with a disability; nondiscrimination requirements...
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Does the ADA prohibit discrimination in the sale, rental, and other terms of housing?
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), prohibits housing discrimination against persons with disabilities, including persons with HIV or AIDS....
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209.2.2 Bus Loading Zones
Department of Transportation at 49 CFR 37.3 in regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act....
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606.4 Faucets and Water Spray Units
this section to require a water spray unit to be provided at the kitchen sink in emergency transportable housing units required to provide mobility features so individuals with mobility disabilities...
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17. Q: Can we exclude children with HIV or AIDS from our program to protect other children and employees?
This applies to the care of all children, whether or not they are known to have disabilities....
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12101(a)(5)
(5) individuals with disabilities continually encounter various forms of discrimination, including outright intentional exclusion, the discriminatory effects of architectural, transportation...
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III. Costs and Benefits
First, modifications to policies, practices, and procedures, if needed by an individual with a disability to enable him or her to participate in a program or activity, are already required...
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223.1.1 Alterations
In this way, people with disabilities can have access to the full-range of services provided by a medical care facility....
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Comments
Almost all comments from the disability community supported codifying the DLCC, for the reasons described in the NPRM....
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NPRM and Comments
Disability community commenters and one transportation provider stated that all existing stations should be made accessible or, at least, that if an existing station began to meet key station...
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12101(a)(4)
unlike individuals who have experienced discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or age, individuals who have experienced discrimination on the basis of disability...
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§35.163 Information and Signage (Section-by-Section Analysis)
§35.163 Information and Signage (Section-by-Section Analysis) Section 35.163(a) requires the public entity to provide information to individuals with disabilities concerning accessible...
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RESOURCES
For people with disabilities, this publication is available in alternate formats. Duplication of this document is encouraged. July 2015...
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Temporary Solutions for Election Day
Temporary Solutions for Election Day Sidewalks and Walkways - Voters with Mobility Disabilities Problem One: The sidewalk connecting parking to the polling place entrance is too...
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Purpose
The inquires centered on what materials would provide a firm and stable surface so people with disabilities could have a quality trail experience AND would blend in with and be friendly...
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1.4.4. Operational Requirements
extent that a movie theater intends to comply with this rulemaking by providing open movie captioning at all showings or on-demand whenever requested by or for a movie patron with a hearing disability...
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Introduction
Introduction JAN’s Accommodation and Compliance Series is designed to help employers determine effective accommodations and comply with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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Long-Term Research
mention: linkage and range-of- joint motion (ROJM) studies useful for the creation of dynamic human modeling software, and compilation of a three-dimensional database of individuals with disabilities...
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A4.5.3 CARPET
trafficked areas, a thick soft (plush) pad or cushion, particularly in combination with long carpet pile, makes it difficult for individuals in wheelchairs and those with other ambulatory disabilities...
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Conditional Offers
If the City withdraws a job offer based on medical or disability-related information, the City agrees to document and show either that the reasons for the exclusion are job-related...
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Signatures
WOLFE Special Litigatoin Counsel AMANDA MAISELS Deputy Chief ELAINE GRANT Senior Trial Attorney Disability Rights Section U.S....