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Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities
Section 1557 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in certain health programs and activities....
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Scenario 9 – Unjustified Different Treatment
In this case, none of the parents of students without disabilities were told that they must attend the field trip; therefore, the school may not require Ricardo’s father’s attendance simply...
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Standing Supports (M304.3 and M305.3)
Standing Supports (M304.3 and M305.3) M304.3 Proposed Provision: Would require standing supports to be provided on each side of the standing surface on diagnostic equipment used by patients...
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23. How should an employer handle requests for modified or part-time schedules for an employee covered by both the ADA and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
Under the ADA, an employee who needs a modified or part-time schedule because of his/her disability is entitled to such a schedule if there is no other effective accommodation and it will...
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5.2.3 Transfer Surface Measurement Recommendation for M301 and M302
The transfer surface dimensions do not include headrests, footrests, or similar supports for body extremities that do not support the patient’s overall body position....
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M305.2.4.2 Non-Circular Cross Section
Transfer supports with non-circular cross sections shall have a cross-section dimension of 2 inches (51 mm) maximum and a perimeter dimension of 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 4.8...
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5.1.3 Transfer Surface Low Height Options for M301 and M302
5.1.3 Transfer Surface Low Height Options for M301 and M302 The Committee did not agree on a final low height recommendation. Rationale for final recommendation (more detail...
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5.4.8 Transfer Support Gripping Surface Hazard for Equipment Used in a Supine, Prone, Side-Lying, or Seated Position
5.4.8 Transfer Support Gripping Surface Hazard for Equipment Used in a Supine, Prone, Side-Lying, or Seated Position. The gripping surfaces of the transfer support must be free of...
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5.1.3 Transfer Surface Low Height
5.1.3 Transfer Surface Low Height. No agreement on final low height
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5.1.2 Transfer Surface High Height
5.1.2 Transfer Surface High Height. The transfer surface should have an adjustable height range with an upper height measuring at least 25 inches.
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5.1.1 Transfer Surface Height Adjustability
5.1.1 Transfer Surface Height Adjustability. The transfer surface should have an adjustable height in small virtually continuous increments.
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A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section A Guide to Disability Rights Laws July 2009 For persons with disabilities, this document is available...
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M303.2.1 Orientation
Wheelchair spaces shall be designed so that a patient seated in a wheelchair orients in the same direction that a patient not seated in a wheelchair orients when the diagnostic equipment...
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M303.2.1 Orientation
Wheelchair spaces shall be designed so that a patient seated in a wheelchair orients in the same direction that a patient not seated in a wheelchair orients when the diagnostic equipment...
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Can I tell a patient that I cannot treat her because I don’t have accessible medical equipment?
Q Can I tell a patient that I cannot treat her because I don’t have accessible medical equipment? Generally no....
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5.3.3.1 Transfer Sides Recommendation for Exam Chairs with Fixed Footrests
The current design allows only one long side for transfer, which limits some patient transfers where a patient can use only one side of the body due to paralysis on one side or other such...
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§ 36.311(c)(2) Inquiry into use of other power-driven mobility device
A public accommodation that permits the use of an other power-driven mobility device by an individual with a mobility disability shall accept the presentation of a valid, State-issued disability...
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7. Online Disability Accommodation Request
The disability advocacy community and some individual members of the public strongly favored adopting a requirement for carriers to allow passengers to submit a request online for a disability...
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1630.16(a)
However, a religious entity may not discriminate against a qualified individual, who satisfies the permitted religious criteria, because of his or her disability....
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§1630.16(a) Religious entities
However, a religious entity may not discriminate against a qualified individual, who satisfies the permitted religious criteria, on the basis of his or her disability....
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M303.4.1 Breast Platform Adjustability
Breast platforms shall be continuously adjustable from a low height of 26 inches (660 mm) to a high height of 42 inches (1065 mm) above the floor.
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M303.4.1 Breast Platform Adjustability (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE NPRM proposed a mammography breast platform height range of 30 inches high minimum and 42 inches high maximum above the floor. The Access Board received three comments on...
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6.3(3)
(3) Each bedroom shall have adequate space to provide a minimum clear floor space of 36 in (915 mm) along each side of the bed and to provide an accessible route complying with 4.3.3...
