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§ 36.105 Definition of ‘‘disability.’’
(3) Physical or mental impairment does not include homosexuality or bisexuality....
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How do I know if I am protected by the ADA?
Under the ADA, you have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity such as hearing, seeing, speaking, thinking, walking, breathing...
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§ 35.108 Definition of ‘‘disability.’’
(3) Physical or mental impairment does not include homosexuality or bisexuality....
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Ensure that people with mental health disabilities or I/DD have an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the entities’ programs, services, and activities
Ensure that people with mental health disabilities or I/DD have an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the entities’ programs, services, and activities....
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Sections 35.108(a)(2) and 36.105(a)(2) Definition of ‘‘disability’’—Rules of Construction
The term ‘‘actual disability’’ is used in these rules of construction as shorthand terminology to refer to an impairment that substantially limits a major life activity within the meaning...
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Employment Today - Chapter 2 - ADA FEHA Requirements
Employment Today - Chapter 2 - ADA FEHA Requirements (by the California Department of Rehabilitation)
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Make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when necessary to avoid disability discrimination in all interactions with people with mental health disabilities or I/DD
Make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when necessary to avoid disability discrimination in all interactions with people with mental health disabilities...
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Sections 35.108(d)(1)(viii) and 36.105(d)(1)(viii)—Determination Made Without Regard to the Ameliorative Effects of Mitigating Measures
of such measures has no bearing on whether the impairment substantially limits a major life activity....
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Release Planning
Release Planning: The settlement agreement with Hinds County, Mississippi requires the jail to notify community mental health providers when releasing a prisoner with serious mental illness...
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Sections 35.108(d)(2) and 36.105(d)(2)—Predictable Assessments
Describing this goal, the legislative history states that courts had interpreted the Rehabilitation Act definition ‘‘broadly to include persons with a wide range of physical and mental impairments...
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(d) Is regarded as having an impairment
(d) Is regarded as having an impairment means: (1) Has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially limit major life activities but that is treated by a recipient as constituting...
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1.6.14 Regarded as having such an Impairment.
1.6.14 Regarded as having such an Impairment....
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The Center for START Sevices
The Center for START Services at the Institute on Disability/UCED at the University of New Hampshire is a national initiative that works to strengthen efficiencies and service...
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Creating Welcoming Mental Health Work Environments
Creating Welcoming Mental Health Work Environments: Recommendations for Fully Embracing and Supporting Clinical Staff with Mental Illnesses | 37-page PDF (492 KB) By Laura E....
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(c) Has a record of such an impairment
(c) Has a record of such an impairment means has a history of, or has been classified, or misclassified, as having a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major...
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B. Analysis
Criminal justice entities have reviewed their policies, practices, procedures, and standing orders to ensure that they do not discriminate against people with mental health disabilities...
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Access Ohio
At ACCESS OHIO, our Mission is to provide accessible, comprehensive, and high quality mental health care services that provide Results That Matter so that individuals are empowered to achieve...
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Questions to Ask for Identifying Communication and Accommodation Needs
Questions to Ask for Identifying Communication and Accommodation Needs1 By June Isaacson Kailes, Associate Director Harris Family Center for Disability and Health...
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Some Examples of Physical Impairments [Sec. 382.5(a)(1)]
Some Examples of Physical Impairments [Sec. 382.5(a)(1)]: Orthopedic impairment; Deafness (profound hearing loss); Hard of hearing (mild to profound hearing loss...
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§8.3 Substantial impairment
Substantial impairment means a significant loss of the integrity of finished materials, design quality, or special character resulting from a permanent alteration....
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Q4. How does the Amendments Act alter coverage under Section 504 and Title II?
Section 504 and the ADA define disability as (1) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity; (2) a record of such an impairment; or (3) being regarded...
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A. Training
Criminal justice personnel are likely to encounter people with mental health disabilities or I/DD who are part of the communities they serve and protect....
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II. Systemic Considerations
It is important that criminal justice entities anticipate and prepare for the disability-related needs of people with mental health disabilities or I/DD....
