(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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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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§ 38.97(b)
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Q11: What must a school district do for a student who has a disability but does not need any special education or related services?
A: As described in the Section 504 regulation, a school district must conduct an evaluation of any individual who, because of a disability, needs or is believed to need special education...
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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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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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I. Attendants
Except under limited circumstances, you cannot require a person with a disability to be accompanied by an attendant....
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Needs Photos or Technical Info
This article is a good start but, really could use some photos to illustrate the text. For example, what is a faucet that is placed out of reach for persons with cognitive...
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Introduction
that prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities....
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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)
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§1630.14(c) Examination of employees
(c) Examination of employees. A covered entity may require a medical examination (and/or inquiry) of an employee that is job-related and consistent with business necessity. A covered...
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Cells with Mobility Features: ADA Standard Section 232.2.1
Section 232.2.1 covers scoping requirements in the current ADA Standards for cells with mobility features.
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Cells with Communication Features: ADA Standard Section 232.2.2
Section 232.2.2 covers scoping requirements in the current ADA Standards for cells with communication features.
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May an employer ask disability-related questions or require a medical examination when an employee who has been on leave for a medical condition wants to return to work?
May an employer ask disability-related questions or require a medical examination when an employee who has been on leave for a medical condition wants to return to work?...
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What is a substantial limitation on major life activities?
To qualify as a “disability” under part 382 a condition or disease must substantially limit a major life activity....
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Creating Equal Opportunities for Children and Youth with Disabilities to Participate in Physical Education and Extracurricular Activities
Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Special Education Programs, Creating Equal Opportunities for Children and Youth with Disabilities...
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Disability Specific Supplies for Emergency Kits
Edition 2.0, 2016 By June Isaacson Kailes, Disability Policy Consultant and Associate Director Harris Family Center for Disability and Health Policy at Western University of Health Sciences...
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§ 36.302(f)(8) Prevention of fraud in purchase of tickets for accessible seating
A public accommodation may not require proof of disability, including, for example, a doctor's note, before selling tickets for accessible seating....
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Questions and Answers: Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity and access for persons with disabilities...
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Concerns about Safety
Instead, the employer should evaluate each individual on her skills, knowledge, experience, and how the hearing disability affects her....
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Communication Issues for Employers with Maximum Leave Policies
Employers who use such form letters may wish to modify them to let employees know that if an employee needs additional unpaid leave as a reasonable accommodation for a disability, the employee...
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Seating Assignments
Seating Assignments When requesting a particular seat assignment, it is useful to be as specific as possible about the type of seat that will meet your needs as a passenger with a disability...