If your decision is contrary to the self-assessment of the passenger with a disability, then the carrier must not charge for the transportation of the attendant....
Search Results "Individual with a Disability"
2010 ADA Definition
Individual with a Disability: Individual with a disability means a person who has a disability. The term "individual with a disability" does not include an individual who is currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs, when the private entity acts on the basis of such use.
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If Carrier Contends That Attendant Is Required for Safety Reasons and Passenger Disagrees
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25. Is a probationary employee entitled to reassignment?
An employee has been working successfully for nine months when she becomes disabled in a car accident....
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E. Attendants
You should know that it is generally not appropriate to require a passenger with a disability to be accompanied by a personal care attendant....
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Make a Reasonable Effort to Accommodate, Even Without Advance Notice
Make a Reasonable Effort to Accommodate, Even Without Advance Notice In addition, even if a passenger with a disability does not meet the advance notice or check-in requirement, you must...
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How do I request a reasonable accommodation?
You simply must let your employer know that you need an adjustment or change because of your disability....
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Safety Considerations May Necessitate an Attendant
Safety Considerations May Necessitate an Attendant In the interests of safety, however, you may require that a passenger with a disability travel with an attendant as a condition of receiving...
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Ask Questions and Provide Instructions
Similarly, when booking reservations online, you may want to consider contacting each carrier by telephone to determine the carrier’s individual policies and to provide and receive specific...
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§ 36.302(f)(8) Prevention of fraudulent purchase of accessible seating
A public accommodation may not require proof of disability before selling a wheelchair space. ...
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Scenario 1 – Suspected Disability & Evaluation
In this situation, Rosita’s teacher needs to inform the proper individuals in the school system that Rosita needs to be evaluated....
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Q4. How does the Amendments Act alter coverage under Section 504 and Title II?
Specifically, Congress directed that the definition of disability shall be construed broadly and that the determination of whether an individual has a disability should not demand extensive...
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‘‘Act.’’ (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
The word ‘‘Act’’ is used in the regulation to refer to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. L. 101–336, which is also referred to as the ‘‘ADA.’’...
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§ 38.97(b)
(b) Where provided, handrails or stanchions shall be sufficient to permit safe boarding, on-board circulation, seating and standing assistance, and alighting by persons with disabilities...
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Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation is any change in the work environment or in the way things are usually done that results in equal employment opportunity for an individual with a disability....
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§ 38.155(b)
provided within passenger compartments, handrails or stanchions shall be sufficient to permit safe on-board circulation, seating and standing assistance, and alighting by persons with disabilities...
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11B-233.3.1.2.6.1 Single building with one common (lobby) entrance
floor units in non-elevator buildings shall be adaptable and on an accessible route unless an accessible route to the common (lobby) entrance is not required as determined by Test No. 1, Individual...
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Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities
Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities ________________________________________________________________ 3/18/1998 Through Executive Order 13078, President...
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Companions. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
their companions," so that the sentence now reads: "A public accommodation shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to ensure effective communication with individuals...
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I. Attendants
Except under limited circumstances, you cannot require a person with a disability to be accompanied by an attendant....
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Documentation of Need for Accommodation
an accommodation and the need for the accommodation is not obvious, or if the employer does not believe that the accommodation is needed, the employer may request documentation of the individual's...
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Section 1630.14(c) Examination of Employees
Section 1630.14(c) Examination of Employees This provision permits employers to make inquiries or require medical examinations (fitness for duty exams) when there is a need to...
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Doors and hardware
• Minimum-weight doors with accessible hardware are easily opened by people who have arthritis or use a cane for extra balance. For heavier doors, automatic and power-assisted...
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Accessible route
• Clear, wide paths without stairs to the establishment’s entrance and throughout the business leave room for canes and walkers and accommodate people with reduced mobility and...
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Signage
• Precise directional and informational signage in high-contrast colors with clear, large type and good lighting make shopping more comfortable for people with diminished short-term...
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§ 36.311(c)
(c)