To the extent cases pre-dating the applicability of the 2008 Amendments Act reasoned otherwise, they are contrary to the law as amended. Id. (citing Holt v....
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Section 1630.2(j)(1)(viii) Substantial Limitation in Only One Major Life Activity Required
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Chapter 4: Hardware (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In late 2013, DOT published a final rule implementing the Air Carrier Access Act that addresses accessibility standards for airline websites and automated kiosks located at domestic airports...
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Centre for Accessible Environments
As the recognised experts in the field we can help organisations meet their duties under the Equality Act 2010, through our research, consultancy, training and guidance publications....
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Administration for Community Living (ACL)
The 2014 Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act moved the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research and the independent living and assistive technology...
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b. Training
A person with mental retardation may need materials in simplified language or may need help in understanding test instructions; modifying the manner in which training is provided...
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9.8 What if an Employee Provides False Information About his/her Health or Physical Condition?
An employer may refuse to hire or may fire a person who knowingly provides a false answer to a lawful post-offer inquiry about his/her condition or workers' compensation history....
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V. Modifications in Policies, Practices, and Procedures
For example, a department store may need to modify a policy of only permitting one person at a time in a dressing room if an individual with mental retardation needs the assistance of a...
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VI. Auxiliary Aids
"Auxiliary aids" include such services or devices as qualified interpreters, assistive listening headsets, television captioning and decoders, telecommunications devices for deaf persons...
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[ADA Title III] Maximum Extent Feasible
., those who use wheelchairs) would not be feasible, the facility shall be made accessible to persons with other types of disabilities (e.g., those who use crutches, those who have impaired...
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Examples of making a program accessible are:
If a person who uses a wheelchair volunteers to serve on a city Parks and Recreation Commission and the Commission's regular meeting place is inaccessible, the Commission must remove barriers...
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II-7.1100 Primary consideration.
The election procedures specify that an individual who requests assistance will be aided by two poll workers, or by one person selected by the voter....
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11B-409.1 General
DSA regulates the usability of elevators and platform (wheelchair) lifts for persons with disabilities. ...
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Is it OK to tell a patient who has a disability to bring along someone who can help at the exam?
Once on the exam table, some patients may need a staff person to stay with them to help maintain balance and positioning....
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3. What types of complaints does the ADA Mediation Program resolve?
or alternate formats of written materials to a patient's spouse who is blind; Modification of policies, practices, and procedures: alleging that a restaurant refuses to serve a person...
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Issue 9: Reach (how far?)
Besides the inaccessibility for wheelchair users, a person who is blind will have difficulty finding and getting to the pushbutton, even with the pushbutton locator tone sounding. ...
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Seats
Although not required, seats with backs will enable a larger number of persons with disabilities to use the lift independently....
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QUALIFIED INTERPRETERS
Family members are not considered appropriate interpreters because of their emotional or personal involvement and because it would be difficult to maintain confidentiality....
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106.5.37 Maximum Extent Feasible
., those who use wheelchairs) would not be feasible, the facility shall be made accessible to persons with other types of disabilities (e.g., those who use crutches, those who have impaired...
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It appears that the accessibility standards may result in lots of chargers in ADA spaces not being used or “stranded assets.” Was this issue addressed in development of the standards?
which display the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA), sometimes referred to as the wheelchair symbol, are generally understood to be reserved for the exclusive use of a disabled person...
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FCC Consumer Guide: Video Relay Services
Video Relay Services Video Relay Service is a form of Telecommunications Relay Service that enables persons with hearing disabilities who use American Sign Language to communicate...
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Effects of Lighting and Daylighting on Performance
Too little light their sensitivity is reduced and what might look like mood lighting to the average person can be a funhouse....
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13. New Construction and Alterations
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design or the then-current iteration of the California Building Code ("CBC" or "Title 24"), whichever standard provides greater protection or access to persons...
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H) Accessible Print Material
Alternate formats may include materials in Braille, large print, files on computer disk that can be used in a personal computer, or an audiotape recording of the print document....
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If Passenger with a Disability Requests Private Screening
[Sec. 382.49(b)] If, however, you are able to conduct a security screening of a passenger with a disability without the need for a physical search of the person, you are not required to...
