The following questions and answers briefly explain these rights, which are provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
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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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Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights
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Substantially Limited in Working
These include: the type of job from which the individual has been disqualified because of the impairment; the geographical area in which the person may reasonably expect...
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§382.33 May carriers impose other restrictions on passengers with a disability that they do not impose on other passengers?
[See subsections ...]
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12. May an employer ask whether a reasonable accommodation is needed when an applicant has not asked for one?
conditional offer is made, an employer generally may not ask an applicant whether s/he needs a reasonable accommodation for the job, except when the employer knows that an applicant has a disability...
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8. Are there situations in which an employer cannot ask for documentation in response to a request for reasonable accommodation?
An employer cannot ask for documentation when: (1) both the disability and the need for reasonable accommodation are obvious, or (2) the individual has already provided the employer with...
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§ 36.105(d)(1)(iv)
(iv) An impairment that is episodic or in remission is a disability if it would substantially limit a major life activity when active....
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12102(4)(D)
(D) An impairment that is episodic or in remission is a disability if it would substantially limit a major life activity when active....
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§ 35.108(d)(1)(iv)
(iv) An impairment that is episodic or in remission is a disability if it would substantially limit a major life activity when active....
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13.1 ADA
13.1 “ADA” shall mean and refer to the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq. in effect as of the Effective Date....
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II-3.5300 Unnecessary inquiries
A public entity may not make unnecessary inquiries into the existence of a disability....
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§ 35.108(a)(2)(iii)
(iii) Where an individual is not challenging a public entity's failure to provide reasonable modifications under §35.130(b)(7), it is generally unnecessary to proceed under the “actual disability...
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5.5(b) The Job Application Form
5.5(b) The Job Application Form A review of job application forms should be a priority before the ADA's effective date, to eliminate any questions related to disability....
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“Priority” Seating Method
“Priority” Seating Method Carriers may designate an adequate number of “priority” seats for passengers with a disability who meet the above requirements and who request a seating accommodation...
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§27.11 Remedial action, voluntary action and compliance planning.
[44 FR 31468, May 31, 1979, as amended at 68 FR 51390, Aug. 26, 2003; 79 FR 21405, Apr. 16, 2014]
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Speech Disabilities
A speech disability prevents a person from using or accessing information or building features that require the ability to speak....
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Keeping Medical Information Confidential
accommodation or meet an employee's work restrictions; to first aid and safety personnel if an employee may need emergency treatment or require some other assistance at work; to individuals...
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I’m deaf ...Do the airlines have to provide me with such information as schedule changes, gate changes, etc.?
Persons who are unable to obtain this information from the audio or visual systems used by carriers may have to advise the carrier about the nature of their disability, at which point the...
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§ 37.201(b)
who owns, leases, or controls such a facility to provide rest stop services, the OTRB operator shall ensure the facility complies fully with applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities...
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7. What if I am being harassed because of my condition?
Harassment based on a disability is not allowed under the ADA. You should tell your employer about any harassment if you want the employer to stop the problem....
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Sections 35.108(d)(1) and 36.105(d)(1)—Substantially Limits
the Department proposed to add nine rules of construction at §§ 35.108(d) and 36.105(d) clarifying how to interpret the meaning of ‘‘substantially limits’’ when determining whether an individual’s...
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§ 36.105(b)(1)(i)
(i) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more body systems, such as: Neurological, musculoskeletal, special sense...
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§ 35.108(b)(1)(i)
(i) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more body systems, such as: neurological, musculoskeletal, special sense...
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1. When does someone with a hearing impairment have a disability within the meaning of the ADA?
they are substantially limited in the major life activity of hearing.[15] Individuals with a hearing impairment other than deafness will meet the first part of the ADA's definition of disability...
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5. Q: My insurance company says it will raise our rates if we accept children with disabilities. Do I still have to admit them into my program?
Q: My insurance company says it will raise our rates if we accept children with disabilities. Do I still have to admit them into my program? A: Yes....