They were of the view that the mobility-device classification should be based on its function—whether it is used to address a mobility disability....
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Categorization of wheelchair versus other power-driven mobility devices. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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2. General Framework of Assessment
Public data on federal workers with disabilities was obtained from the Office of Personnel Management....
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All Signs Point to Change
The International Symbol of Access is suppose to indicate barrier-free areas for all disabled people. However, the symbol itself seems to be the biggest obstacle for many of us....
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Family members and friends as interpreters. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.303(c)(2), which was proposed in the NPRM, has been included in the final rule to make clear that a public accommodation shall not require an individual with a disability to bring...
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Rebuilding Together North Jersey - Ridgewood, NJ
Our programs include National Rebuilding Day (the last Saturday in April), Fire Safety (smoke- and CO-alarm installations and fire-safety education), and Critical Needs (primarily accessibility...
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1. Federal Laws and Regulations
obligation under the ADA to consider whether there is a reasonable accommodation, consistent with the standards of other Federal laws, that will prevent exclusion of qualified individuals with disabilities...
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2. The specific risk must be identified
The specific risk must be identified If an individual has a disability, the employer must identify the aspect of the disability that would pose a direct threat, considering the following...
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A. ADA Basics for Emergency Management
Red Cross, private nonprofit organizations, and religious entities.2 Under Title II of the ADA, emergency programs, services, activities, and facilities must be accessible to people with disabilities...
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Question: What are the obligations of a public entity receiving federal financial assistance that owns and controls track through a station?
existing freight operations, the railroad providing passenger service, and other responsible parties, can either provide level boarding or ensure nondiscriminatory service to persons with disabilities...
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222.1 General
Regardless of the type of facility, dressing, fitting, and locker rooms should provide people with disabilities rooms that are equally private and convenient to those provided others....
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Section 36.303 Auxiliary Aids and Services (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Auxiliary Aids and Services Section 36.303(a) of the 1991 title III regulation requires a public accommodation to take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that no individual with a disability...
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Executive Order 12866
The ADA states, ‘‘[i]t is the purpose of this [Act] (1) to provide a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities;...
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3. a. Access Guidance Documents
., Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Guide for Organizations,1995, (Hardcover) Informal presentation on ADA compliance with chapters on: program access and nondiscrimination...
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Reporting
following: (a) Any lawsuit, written complaint, charge, or grievance alleging that the Village conducted an unlawful inquiry as to whether an applicant is an individual with a disability...
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Reporting
following: (a) Any lawsuit, written complaint, charge, or grievance alleging that the City conducted an unlawful inquiry as to whether an applicant is an individual with a disability...
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Reporting
following: (a) Any lawsuit, written complaint, charge, or grievance alleging that the City conducted an unlawful inquiry as to whether an applicant is an individual with a disability...
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Reporting
following: (a) Any lawsuit, written complaint, charge, or grievance alleging that the City conducted an unlawful inquiry as to whether an applicant is an individual with a disability...
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BACKGROUND
The United States Department of Justice (the “Department”) opened an investigation of Blair County, Pennsylvania (the “County”) under title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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Amusement Ride Seats Designed for Transfer: ADA Standard Section 1002.5
additional clear floor or ground space both in front of and diagonal to the element will provide flexibility and will increase usability for a more diverse population of individuals with disabilities...
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11B-1002.5 Amusement ride seats designed for transfer
additional clear floor or ground space both in front of and diagonal to the element will provide flexibility and will increase usability for a more diverse population of individuals with disabilities...
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Modifications to the Longitudinal Study
Potential study participants expressed concern in the ability to fund the portions of the study previously agree to be financially responsible for, which included the aggregate material...
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b. Summary of Objectives of, and Legal Basis for, the Proposed Regulation
Regulation The proposed rule for captioning and audio description rests on the existing obligation of title III-covered facilities—such as movie theaters—to ensure that persons with disabilities...
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Web site accessibility. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
disappointment that the NPRM did not specifically require title III-covered entities to make their Web sites, through which they offer goods and services, accessible to individuals with disabilities...
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BACKGROUND
The United States states that HWI is a “public accommodation” within the meaning of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), 42 U.S.C. § 12181(7)(A), and 28 C.F.R. §36.104...
