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III-2.4000 Substantial limitation of a major life activity
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5. Q: What are some common problems that people with disabilities have with law enforcement?
Some people with disabilities may have a staggering gait or slurred speech related to their disabilities or the medications they take....
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§35.170(a)
An individual who believes that he or she or a specific class of individuals has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability by a public entity may, by himself or herself...
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§ 35.170(a) Who may file
An individual who believes that he or she or a specific class of individuals has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability by a public entity may, by himself or herself...
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Section 1630.2(m) Qualified Individual
Section 1630.2(m) Qualified Individual The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability against a qualified individual....
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§104.4(b)(1)(vii)
(vii) Otherwise limit a qualified handicapped person in the enjoyment of any right, privilege, advantage, or opportunity enjoyed by others receiving an aid, benefit, or service....
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8. Q: What about children whose presence is dangerous to others? Do we have to take them, too?
The determination that a child poses a direct threat may not be based on generalizations or stereotypes about the effects of a particular disability; it must be based on an individualized...
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DOE "Dear Colleague" Letter: ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and Students with Disabilities Attending Public Elementary and Secondary Schools (Jan. 19, 2012)
We at the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the United States Department of Education (Department) recognize the progress our country has made toward ensuring that educational opportunities...
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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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Protecting the Rights of Parents and Prospective Parents with Disabilities: Technical Assistance for State and Local Child Welfare Agencies and Courts
Department of Health And Human Services Office for Civil Rights Administration for Children and Families U.S....
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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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Why It Is Time to Make Inclusive Development Inclusive | Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo | TEDxFoggyBottom
take people with disabilities into consideration....
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16. I will never hire a disabled person, so I don’t have to comply with any accessibility requirements.
In fact, this sort of thinking undermines the essential purpose of these laws that persons with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in all facets of public life and employment...
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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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DIFFERENT OR SEPARATE PROHIBITED {35.130}
DIFFERENT OR SEPARATE PROHIBITED {35.130} Unless necessary to provide aids, benefits, or services as effective as provided to others When individuals are not allowed...
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§104.4(b)(4)
(4) A recipient may not, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, utilize criteria or methods of administration
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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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JUST ASK | Sensory Disability Awareness Film
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No Advance Seat Assignments
No Advance Seat Assignments If a carrier does not provide advance seat assignments, you must allow passengers who identify themselves as passengers with a disability in need of a seating...
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Recently, I broke my leg and I’ll be in a cast and walking with crutches for several weeks. Am I covered by the ACAA?
Since your temporary impairment limits the major life activity of walking, you are considered a qualified individual with a 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....
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23. How should an employer handle requests for modified or part-time schedules for an employee covered by both the ADA and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
An employer should determine an employee's rights under each statute separately, and then consider whether the two statutes overlap regarding the appropriate actions to take....
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At your service. A 20 minute film. Engage customers with disabilities.
The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center has partnered with Storyline Motion Pictures (filmmakers of the critically acclaimed PBS documentary Lives Worth Living, and curators of the Disability Rights...
