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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Section 1193.39 Prohibited reduction of accessibility, usability and compatibility [1193.29 in the NPRM] (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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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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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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Background
The landmark Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA" or "the Act"), enacted on July 26, 1990, provides comprehensive civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities in the areas...
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Section 36.403 Alterations: Path of Travel (Section-by-Section Analysis)
These commenters argued that if a public accommodation already is in the process of altering its facility, there should be a legal requirement that individuals with disabilities are entitled...
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3.3.3. Captioning Device Scoping Requirements
Single-Auditorium 4 *Source: Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in conjunction with NATO and other disability...
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7.1. Purpose and Objective of the Final Rule, Relative to Movie Theaters Categorized As Small
existing regulation implementing the ADA’s title III auxiliary aids provision reiterates the obligation of covered entities to ensure equally effective communication with individuals with disabilities...
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Paragraph (e) (Advisory Guidance)
Though these disabilities may vary widely, these persons have difficulty grasping, pinching, or twisting objects and often have difficulty with finer motor coordination....
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Definitions of residential facilities and transient lodging. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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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Section 37.137 Paratransit Plan Development
It is possible that this may happen and such action would have a negative effect on transportation provided to persons with disabilities in general....
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202.5 Alterations to Qualified Historic Buildings and Facilities
These regulations require public entities that operate historic preservation programs to give priority to methods that provide physical access to individuals with disabilities....
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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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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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On Pins and Needles: Caregivers of Adults with Mental Illness
This is a study of 1,601 caregivers ages 18 or older who provide care to an adult with serious-to-moderate emotional or mental health issues, from data collected in September 2015....
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Acoustiguide Opus+ Multimedia Guiding System
Compatible with audio jack induction loops Supports video programming for sign language tours Includes raised marker on key #5 Tested for compliance with disability...
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G. Response to 2008 NPRM Comments Concerning Movie Captioning and Video Description, Analysis and Discussion of Proposed Regulatory Approach
Individuals with disabilities, advocacy groups, a representative from a non-profit organization, and representatives of state governments, including eleven State Attorneys General, overwhelmingly...
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III-4.4200 Readily achievable barrier removal
How does the "readily achievable" standard relate to other standards in the ADA? The ADA establishes different standards for existing facilities and new construction....
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Subpart E—Enforcement (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
discrimination in violation of section 303 of the Act (subpart D of this part), which requires that new construction and alterations be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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Section 1630.2(i) Major Life Activities
SVI Sys., Inc, in which the court found that an individual with cirrhosis of the liver caused by Hepatitis B is not disabled because liver function—unlike eating, working, or reproducing...
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List of Subjects for 28 CFR Part 36
List of Subjects for 28 CFR Part 36 Administrative practice and procedure, Buildings and facilities, Business and industry, Civil rights, Individuals with disabilities, Penalties, Reporting...
