Public entities that use telephones must provide equally effective communication to individuals with 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. Telephone Communications
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11B-232.2 General holding cells and general housing cells
title II of the ADA requires that each service, program, or activity conducted by a public entity, when viewed in its entirety, be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY
Polling Places (2016 Checklist), provides guidance to election officials for determining whether a polling place already has the basic accessibility features needed by most voters with disabilities...
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Accessible Counter Height
Comments from persons with disabilities considered this too high to be used as a writing surface....
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7. Training Call Takers to Respond Effectively to TTY Calls
the following are essential for proper training: Training should be mandatory for all personnel who may have contact with individuals from the public who have hearing or speech disabilities...
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Security (where access is controlled by security personnel and screening devices)
The security personnel may not ask a person using the device questions about the nature and extent of the person's disability. ...
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11B-404.1 General
It would not be acceptable for security personnel to operate the doors for people with disabilities while allowing others to have independent access....
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232 Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities
As corrections systems plan for new facilities or alterations, the Department urges planners to include in their population estimates a projection of the numbers of inmates with disabilities...
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11B-223.1 General
The lack of a design requirement does not mean that covered entities are not required to provide services to people with disabilities where accessible rooms are not dispersed in specialty...
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1008.4.2 Clear Floor or Ground Space
This will enhance the ability of children with disabilities to independently use the play component....
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Accessibility of Facilities
For flights on aircraft with more than 60 seats that do not have an accessible lavatory, airlines must place an on-board wheelchair on the flight if a passenger with a disability gives the...
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5. Conflicts Between Shared Path Users
Pedestrians with other disabilities may also have limited awareness of approaching bicyclists....
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223.1 General
The lack of a design requirement does not mean that covered entities are not required to provide services to people with disabilities where accessible rooms are not dispersed in specialty...
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2.5.2.3 FDA Standards
Chapter 16 of ANSI/AAMI HE 75 contains recommended practices regarding accessibility for patients and health care personnel with disabilities....
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b. Positioning Supports
Six commenters responded: two commenters (disability rights organizations) recommended adding positioning supports; two commenters (manufacturers) recommended providing positioning supports...
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F232.2 General Holding Cells and General Housing Cells
of 1973, as amended requires that each service, program, or activity conducted by a Federal agency, when viewed in its entirety, be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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Gangway Slope and Rise Exceptions
Gangway Slope and Rise Exceptions Gangways designed for the least possible slope will provide more independent access for persons with disabilities....
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Which Paths Are Usable Circulation Paths?
Tactile directional signs that indicate the location of the nearest usable circulation path should be provided at all circulation paths that are not usable by people with disabilities....
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6. Minimum (Low) Height Standard for Transfer Surfaces
That decision required the Committee to consider the ranges of heights through which adjustable MDE must move to accommodate individuals with disabilities getting onto the transfer surface...
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Camping Units With Mobility Features [F244.2]
camping units or assigns camping units upon arrival, the entity should establish policies and procedures to ensure that camping units with mobility features are available for people with disabilities...
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Introduction
The previous phases had shown that our new resin/EWF systems can enhance mobility as related to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and can perform in an outdoor environment....
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8.3 Alternate Means of Access
As noted there, some Committee members recommended “imaging system accessibility configurations” as a relatively expedient way to accommodate persons with disabilities in gaining access...
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What are the auditory/braille requirements for EVCS units with a touch screen?
However, Title III of the ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals “…on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages...
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R204.4 Pedestrian Overpasses and Underpasses
Long ramps present difficulties for some pedestrians with disabilities and can require snow clearance. Elevators or lifts can require maintenance....