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2010 ADA Definition
Individual with a Disability: Individual with a disability means a person who has a disability. The term "individual with a disability" does not include an individual who is currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs, when the private entity acts on the basis of such use.
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ADA Requirements - Wheelchairs, Mobility Aids, and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices
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§ 37.15 Interpretations and guidance
Written interpretations and guidance shall be developed through the Department's coordinating mechanism for disability matters, the Disability Law Coordinating Council....
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407.5 Timed Response (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The intent of this section is to afford people with certain disabilities—namely, those relating to manual dexterity, cognitive disabilities, or otherwise affecting response time—additional...
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Independent Living Movement
The concept—an advocacy and service organization governed by and for people with disabilities—is revolutionary at the time....
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M101.3 Equivalent Facilitation
., use of a patient lift) are not permitted because they do not provide for independent access to and use of diagnostic equipment by patients with disabilities to the maximum extent possible...
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M102.1 Defined Terms (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Another commenter, a disability rights organization, suggested modifying the definition of medical diagnostic equipment to clarify that the standard is intended for all medical equipment...
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4.1.3 Adjustable Height Chairs with and without Footplates
This is especially important for maintaining the knee and thigh positions of individuals with disabilities who have difficulties controlling their lower extremities....
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Open Captioning (or Other Technologies) as an Option for Compliance (Section-by-Section Analysis)
captions as a means of providing effective communication.34 In the NPRM, § 36.303(g)(2)(ii) states that “[m]ovie theaters may meet their obligation to provide captions to persons with disabilities...
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The Revised Guidelines (2004 ADAAG)
ADAAG by establishing an advisory committee composed of members of the design and construction industry, the building code community, state and local government entities, and people with disabilities...
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Section 35.151(f) Housing at a Place of Education (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Housing provided via individual apartments or townhouses will be subject to the requirements for residential dwelling units....
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Section 1194.2 Purpose (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
In addition, the requirements to make reasonable accommodations for the needs of an employee with a disability under section 501 and to provide overall program accessibility under section...
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TITLE III COVERAGE AND FINDINGS
Accordingly, she has a disability within the meaning of 42 U.S.C. § 12102 and 28 C.F.R. § 36.104. 6....
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Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Paragraph (g) prohibits applications from overriding user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes....
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29. Does reassignment mean that the employee is permitted to compete for a vacant position?
Cal. 1995) (when employee could no longer perform job because of disability, she was entitled to reassignment to a vacant position, not simply an opportunity to "compete"); cf. Aka v....
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A. Evaluating the Physical Accessibility of Emergency Shelters
A first step to providing an accessible shelter is to identify any physical barriers that exist that will prevent access to people with disabilities....
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EPL All-Time Best XI & Metrics: A Data-First Evaluation
An EPL All-Time Best XI & metrics approach should include at least four pillars: Individual production relative to positional norms Longevity at elite performance levels Contribution...
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§382.23(a)
(a) Except as provided in this section, you must not require a passenger with a disability to have a medical certificate as a condition for being provided transportation....
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1630.14(c)(1)(II)
(II) First aid and safety personnel may be informed, when appropriate, ifthe disability might require emergency treatment; and...
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§382.33(b)(5)
(5) Otherwise mandating separate treatment for passengers with a disability, unless permitted or required by this part or other applicable Federal requirements....
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1630.2(o)(1)(I)
(I) Modifications or adjustments to a job application process that enable a qualified applicant with a disability to be considered for the position such qualified applicant desires; or...
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Is Prior Knowledge of the Location of the Means of Egress Necessary?
Once notified, people with a speech disability can use any standard means of egress from the building....
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Pedestrian Access Route
A continuous and unobstructed path of travel provided for pedestrians with disabilities within or coinciding with a pedestrian circulation path....
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14. Create balanced human interest stories instead of tear-jerking stories.
Tear-jerkers about incurable diseases, congenital disabilities or severe injury that are intended to elicit pity perpetuate negative stereotypes....
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ADA Business Connection: Maintaining Accessibility in Museums
Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section Maintaining Accessibility in Museums Expanding Your Market ...