into new § 35.136(a), which states that ‘‘[g]enerally, a public entity shall modify its policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of a service animal by an individual with a disability...
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Exclusion of service animals. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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Center for Universal Design
THE CENTER FOR UNIVERSAL DESIGN is a national research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in housing, buildings...
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Make A Hero
Kurt set to carry out his vision for Make A Hero, with the mission of creating films that inspire individuals with disabilities to enjoy the freedom of adaptive sports and recreation; in...
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11B-604.8.1.1 Size
Convenience fixtures such as baby changing tables must also be accessible to people with disabilities as well as to other users....
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11B-242.2 Swimming pools
Providing different means of access will better serve the varying needs of people with disabilities in getting into and out of a swimming pool....
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Maryland Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
DORS Vision & Mission Our shared vision is that the State of Maryland is the best place in our nation for persons with disabilities to live, work and raise a family. ...
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Voluntary Voting System Guidelines
Overview The United States Congress passed the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) to modernize the administration of federal elections, marking the first time in our nation’s history...
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Rebuilding Together Central Ohio - Grove City, OH
Previously organized around our signature event, National Rebuilding Day, RTCO has since expanded to provide services year round....
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Guiding Principles
In their treatise on the evaluation of science exhibits the National Science Foundation suggests the following measures for success: Increase awareness, knowledge or understanding...
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DOT Final Rule: Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
.; the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. ...
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Socialserve.com
NAAC maintains the only national database of apartments with features for people with disabilities, listing more than 60,000 units in 47 states....
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Substantially Limited in Working
This is consistent with the fact that no other major life activity receives special attention in the regulation, and with the fact that, in light of the expanded definition of disability...
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1. New Curb Ramp Construction and Alterations
In 1989, DPW established its Curb Ramp Program and developed priorities for the design and installation of curb ramps based on input from the disabled community....
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a) "Neighborhood" Access Theory
little weight to Steinfeld's opinions that Coffman Pool and MLK Pool (which are designated as accessible pools) are not meaningful alternatives to Balboa Pool for persons with mobility disabilities...
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Video remote interpreting (VRI). (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Comments from advocates and persons with disabilities expressed concern that VRI may not always provide effective communication, especially in hospitals and emergency rooms....
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Section 1193.39 Prohibited reduction of accessibility, usability and compatibility [1193.29 in the NPRM] (Section-by-Section Analysis)
This provision was uniformly supported by disability groups, many of whom cited examples of an accessible feature or design which was later defeated by an alteration....
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b. A written job description prepared before advertising or interviewing applicants for a job
In identifying an essential function to determine if an individual with a disability is qualified, the employer should focus on the purpose of the function and the result to be accomplished...
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§ 382.40a Boarding assistance for large aircraft
(b) Carriers shall, in cooperation with the airports they serve, provide boarding assistance to individuals with disabilities using mechanical lifts, ramps, or other suitable devices that...
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Section 1193.33 Accessibility and usability
In developing, or incorporating information into existing training programs, consideration must be given to the following factors: accessibility requirements of individuals with disabilities...
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Definitions of residential facilities and transient lodging
The commenter argued that since emergency response personnel must meet certain physical qualifications that have the effect of exempting persons with mobility disabilities, there is no need...
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3. The Release Provisions are Overbroad
The definition of "Released Claims" includes accessibility claims based on the ADA as well as state and local disability-related statutes, rules and regulations. See Section IX.B....
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10. Q: Do police departments have to arrange for a sign language interpreter every time an officer interacts with a person who is deaf?
The ADA requires that the expressed choice of the individual with the disability, who is in the best position to know her or his needs, should be given primary consideration in determining...
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Handling Accessibility Complaints: Keeping out of Court
The disability community has considerable buying power and is often surprisingly loyal to organizations that make sincere efforts to serve their needs. II....
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Executive summary
The United States Access Board develops guidelines and maintains design criteria for the built environment to maximize accessibility for persons with disabilities. ...
