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Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC)
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Baseline
The Federal Highway Administration has issued guidance that the accessibility standards in the Department of Justice regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Introduction
This quote was taken at an exit interview with the mother of four children following their participation in a unique research project sponsored by the National Institute for Disability Rehabilitation...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats....
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Play areas. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
There are a number of exceptions to the technical specifications for accessible routes, and there are special rules (incorporated by reference from nationally recognized standards for accessibility...
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Auxiliary Aids and Services
Auxiliary Aids and Services The ADA uses the term “auxiliary aids and services” (“aids and services”) to refer to the ways to communicate with people who have communication disabilities...
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A. Statutory and Rulemaking History Up to the 2008 NPRM
Bush signed into law the ADA, a comprehensive civil rights law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability....
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Implementation Approach and Schedule
Comments: Most commenters, whether representing industry or the disability community, disagreed with the proposed implementation approach and time frame....
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Rebuilding Together Long Beach - Long Beach, CA
Long Beach (RTLB) develops partnerships within the community to rebuild owner-occupied homes and non-profit facilities for low-income residents, particularly the elderly or those with disabilities...
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Service and Companion Animal Owners: Know Your Rights!
Service and Companion Animal Owners Service and companion animals can help people with disabilities go about their daily lives. ...
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IRS Videos in ASL: Understanding Tax Terms for American Sign Language Interpreters, Part 3 (Captions & Audio)
In this video, the complex phrase for deaf and hard of hearing taxpayers, Permanently and Totally Disabled, is defined as it relates to taxes....
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F215.1 General
Consult local fire departments and prepare evacuation plans taking into consideration the needs of every building occupant, including people with disabilities....
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Compliance Dates
In addition, hotels, motels, and inns have until March 15, 2012, to update their reservation policies and systems to make them fully accessible to people with disabilities....
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Section 1193.35 Redundancy and Selectability [1193.33 in the NPRM] (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Although this provision was supported by persons with disabilities, it may run contrary to section 1193.41 (i), which intends to make products accessible to persons with limited cognitive...
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Prohibition against surcharges for use of a service animal. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
If a public accommodation normally charges individuals for the damage they cause, an individual with a disability may be charged for damage caused by his or her service animals....
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B. What Is a Curb Ramp?
A curb ramp is a short ramp cutting through a curb or built up to it.1 If designed and constructed to be accessible, a curb ramp provides an accessible route that people with disabilities...
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D. Summing up: ADA Coordinator, Notice, and Grievance Procedures
These administrative requirements help ensure that the needs of people with disabilities are addressed in the programs, activities, and services operated by a public entity....
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Fact Sheet: Highlights of the Final Rule to Amend the Department of Justice's Regulation Implementing Title II of the ADA
Department of Justice's Regulation Implementing Title II of the ADA The Department of Justice (the Department) has amended its regulation implementing title II of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Passenger Loading Zones at Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities
may afford useful protection from inclement weather conditions to everyone using a facility, it is not clear that the absence of such protection would impede access by individuals with disabilities...
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Table Surface Height
Persons with disabilities considered the 34 inch maximum height too high for surfaces used for any length of time....
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New Provisions for Employee Work Areas
The proposed rule required such areas to be on an accessible route so that people with disabilities could approach, enter, and exit the space....
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Swimming Pools
The primary means of entry must be either a sloped entry into the water or a pool lift that is capable of being independently operated by a person with a disability. ...
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Accessible Routes
Accessible Routes An accessible route is a pathway specifically designed to provide access for individuals with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility devices....
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5. Comments on Proposed Rule
Most of the comments were submitted by disability advocacy organizations (17 comments) and individuals (16 comments)....
