“I just want to give the assurance,” he asserted, “that this will be the first order of business” when Congress convenes for the 101st session in 1989.47 The ADA of 1988 fulfilled its...
Search Results "First Responder"
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The ADA on the Eve of the 1988 Election
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F. The Department's Rulemaking History Regarding Captioning and Video Description
First, the Department wishes to obtain more information regarding several issues raised by commenters that were not contemplated at the time the 2008 NPRM was published....
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Definition of Disability
Both A.Z. and B.Y. are protected under the first part of the definition....
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StaLok
The surface maintained itself through the first round of testing (June – August; 100 degree temps)....
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STATUTORY AND REGULATORY BACKGROUND
STATUTORY AND REGULATORY BACKGROUND The history behind the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (“CVAA”) was recited in the United States’ Statement...
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3. Handicapped person
The first of the three parts of the statutory and regulatory definition includes any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities...
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Bradley Advocate AV-Series Model AV30 Lavatory, Soap & Hand Dryer Informational Video
The first lavatory system to provide soap, water and hand drying all in one space. The all-in-one Advocate saves time, wet floors, and paper towel costs....
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B. Major Provisions
First, the requirements of this rule apply only to public accommodations that own, lease, or operate movie theaters with auditoriums that show movies produced in digital cinema format (digital...
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Providing minimal protection. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
One commenter noted that the use of a service animal trained to provide ‘‘minimal protection'' may impede access to care in an emergency, for example, where the first responder is unable...
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1.5. Major Provisions of Final Rule
First, the captioning and audio description requirements of this rule apply only to movie theaters with auditoriums that exhibit digital movies. ...
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V. IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
The Cavs shall have 30 days to cure and/or respond in writing to the alleged violation. ...
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Section 1630.2(l) Regarded as Substantially Limited in a Major Life Activity
“Providing this exception responds to concerns raised by employer organizations and is reasonable under the ‘regarded as' prong of the definition because individuals seeking coverage under...
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ADA Requirements - Testing Accommodations
Department continues to receive questions and complaints relating to excessive and burdensome documentation demands, failures to provide needed testing accommodations, and failures to respond...
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M101.6 Dimensional Tolerances (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Six commenters responded to the question....
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M305.2.7 Clearance (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Two commenters responded, both manufacturers, and indicated that transfer supports could provide 1½ inches minimum clearance around the transfer support....
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M307 Operable Parts (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Five commenters responded, one commenter (state agency concerned with accessibility) recommended adopting the reach ranges and four commenters (one medical association, one academic, and...
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PHYSICAL PROVISIONS
ADAAG section 4.2 Space Allowance and Reach Ranges ADAAG section 4.3 Accessible Route ADAAG section 4.5 Ground and Floor Surfaces Usable with reduced ability to respond...
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Questions and Answers on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 for Students with Disabilities Attending Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
In responding to requests for technical assistance, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that school officials would benefit from additional guidance concerning the effects of...
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Written Complaints Received after the Trip
[Sec. 382.65(b)] In addition, under the law, a carrier is not required to respond to a written complaint postmarked more than 45 days after the date of the alleged violation....
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B.3.i. - What is equivalent facilitation?
For example, an information kiosk which is not accessible to a person who is blind might be made accessible by incorporating a telephone handset connected to a computer that responds to...
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Seating Accommodations
[Sec. 382.38(i)] Carriers must comply with all FAA safety requirements in responding to requests from individuals for seat assignment accommodations. [Sec. 382.38(j)]...
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Resources for Air Travelers with Disabilities
DOT Hotline The toll free telephone hotline system that provides general information about the rights of air travelers with disabilities, responds to requests for information, and assists...
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4.16.6 Dispensers
Few of the respondents specifically addressed the issue of dispensers, even though increasing the distance between the sidewall and the toilet would suggest that locating dispensers on the...
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Can I Get Additional ADA Information and Assistance?
EEOC staff also will respond to individual requests for information and assistance....
