Title II of the ADA and its implementing regulation require public entities to make their programs, services, and activities accessible to qualified individuals with disabilities. ...
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2010 ADA Definition
Qualified Reader: The final rule defines a ‘‘qualified reader'' to mean ‘‘a person who is able to read effectively, accurately, and impartially using any necessary specialized vocabulary.''
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BACKGROUND AND JURISDICTION
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Curb Ramps at Marked Crossings and Vehicular Lanes
Access Board’s Note to Reader: The Department of Transportation’s ADA standards require detectable warnings on curb ramps: 406.8 Detectable Warnings....
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(Un)grouped images
If they are not combined, then separate images each containing their own alt-text can be confusing for screen reader users who are trying to make sense of them separately....
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A. - Introduction
Acquisition of Electronic and Information Technology Under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Questions and Answers Date: January 2002 Updated: October 2009 NEW Note to Readers This document...
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"Auxiliary Aids and Services" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
enacted have increased the range of auxiliary aids and services for those who are blind or have low vision, the Department has added additional examples, including brailled displays, screen reader...
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Introduction and Purpose
Introduction and Purpose The ADA is a federal anti-discrimination statute designed to remove barriers which prevent qualified individuals with disabilities from enjoying the same employment...
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§8.25(c) Existing public housing and multi-family Indian housing—needs assessment and transition plan
units or if the PHA or HUD determines that information regarding the availability of accessible units has not been communicated sufficiently so that, as a result, the number of eligible qualified...
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10 [§ 4.7.5]
Generally, an object will qualify as an obstruction if it is immovable and is large enough to make it unlikely that pedestrians will walk across the ramp. ...
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9.7 Does Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim Prevent an Injured Worker from Filing a Charge Under the ADA?
However, these clauses do not prohibit a qualified individual with a disability from filing a discrimination charge with EEOC, or filing a suit under the ADA, if issued a "right to sue"...
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14. Inconsistent State laws
Section 104.10(a) states that compliance with the regulation is not excused by State or local laws limiting the eligibility of qualified handicapped persons to receive services or to practice...
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§104.34(a) Academic setting
A recipient to which this subpart applies shall educate, or shall provide for the education of, each qualified handicapped person in its jurisdiction with persons who are not handicapped...
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§104.44(a) Academic requirements
modifications to its academic requirements as are necessary to ensure that such requirements do not discriminate or have the effect of discriminating, on the basis of handicap, against a qualified...
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When alterations are made on an upper story of a facility, is vertical access required?
In any alteration, an accessible route between stories is not required in a facility that qualifies for those exceptions permitted in new construction based on the number of stories or square...
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21. How should an employer handle leave for an employee covered by both the ADA and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
If it is an undue hardship under the ADA to hold open an employee's position during a period of leave, or an employee is no longer qualified to return to his/her original position, then...
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502.3.5 Hierarchical Relationships (Section-by-Section Analysis)
., provide) hierarchical relationships to assistive technology ensures that an individual using a screen reader, for example, could understand these relationships and, thereby, perform the...
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11B-221.1 General
Access Board's Note to Reader after Section 11B-221.6....
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11B-810.5.3 Platform and vehicle floor coordination
Access Board's Note to Reader: The Department of Transportation's ADA Standards note permitted alternatives where compliance is not operationally or structurally feasible in light rail...
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11B-810.5.3 Platform and vehicle floor coordination
Access Board's Note to Reader: The Department of Transportation's ADA Standards note permitted alternatives where compliance is not operationally or structurally feasible in light rail...
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11B-221.1 General
Access Board's Note to Reader after Section 11B-221.6....
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Section 36.309 Examinations and Courses (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Some commenters from testing entities sought clarification regarding who may be considered a ‘‘qualified professional.''...
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Dispersion: ADA Standard Section 224.5
Section 224.5 covers scoping requirements in the current ADA Standards for dispersion of transient lodging guest rooms.
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11B-224.5 Dispersion
Access Board's Note to Reader: The Department of Justice’s ADA standards also require the following: §36.406(c) Places of lodging. ...
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11B-224.5 Dispersion
Access Board's Note to Reader: The Department of Justice’s ADA standards also require the following: §36.406(c) Places of lodging. ...
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11B-206.4 Entrances
Where exceptions for alterations to qualified historic buildings or facilities are permitted by 202.5, no more than one public entrance shall be required to comply with 206.4....