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2010 ADA Definition
Qualified Interpreter: The final definition now states that ‘‘[q]ualified interpreter means an interpreter who, via a video remote interpreting (VRI) service or an on-site appearance, is able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary. Qualified interpreters include, for example, sign language interpreters, oral transliterators, and cued-language transliterators.''
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4.1 Introduction
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§ 382.43 Treatment of mobility aids and assistive devices
(c) Carriers shall not require qualified individuals with a disability to sign waivers of liability for damage to or loss of wheelchairs or other assistive devices....
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Service animals.
At the same time, some individuals with impairments--who would not be covered as qualified individuals with disabilities--are claiming that their animals are legitimate service animals,...
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Service Animal:
Any animal that is individually trained or able to provide assistance to a qualified person with a disability or any animal shown by documentation to be necessary for the emotional well...
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§8.24(b) Methods
In choosing among available methods for meeting the requirements of this section, the recipient shall give priority to those methods that offer programs and activities to qualified individuals...
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT between THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
The Supervisor is entering into this Agreement in her official capacity solely to reaffirm her obligation to provide programs, services, and activities accessible to qualified individuals...
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Do the exceptions for accessible routes between stories apply to facilities that are only partially occupied by entities not permitted the exception, such as health care facility or shopping center?
In mixed use facilities that otherwise qualify for this exception, an accessible route is required to serve each story containing occupancies not permitted the exception....
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American Association of the Deaf-Blind
Our membership consists of deaf-blind people from diverse backgrounds, as well as family members, professionals, interpreters, and other interested supporters....
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3. What types of complaints does the ADA Mediation Program resolve?
: alleging that a store has inaccessible parking, entrances, and checkout aisles; Effective communication: alleging that a health care provider refuses to provide sign language interpreters...
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What does the Voting Rights Act do?
Some of these laws required people to take a reading test or interpret some passage out of the Constitution in order to vote, or required people registering to vote to bring someone already...
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Q5: Should a school district revise its policies and procedures regarding the determination of coverage and provision of services under Section 504 and Title II?
As noted above, the definition of disability is to be interpreted broadly, so determining whether one has a disability should not demand extensive analysis, and the determination shall be...
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Are self-evaluations and transition plans required to be updated?
The current ADA Title II regulations address service animals as only dogs, miniature horses, ticketing policies, video-remote interpreting and other power-driven mobility devices....
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19. Under what circumstances may a school district use IDEA funds to pay for auxiliary aids or services for IDEA‐eligible students to ensure effective communication as required by Title II?
disabilities.52 Therefore, IDEA funds may be used only to pay for auxiliary aids and services under Title II that also are required to be provided under the IDEA, such as assistive technology or interpreter...
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Certified Access Specialist Program (CASp)
A CASp who sees the benefit in working and collaborating with other CASps, to gain further knowledge and understanding, to standardize interpretations of gray areas of law and codes, and...
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§ 382.41 Stowage of personal equipment
(a) All stowage of qualified individuals with a disability wheelchairs and other equipment covered by this Part in aircraft cabins shall be in accordance with 14 CFR 121.589 and 14 CFR 121.285...
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Scope of coverage. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
For example, a country club may qualify as a private club and have a golf course on its grounds. ...
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"Service Animal" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In order to qualify for coverage under title II, a person must be a "qualified individual with a disability," which is defined as "an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable...
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3. Who do Title II of the ADA and Section 504 protect in child welfare programs?
Answer: Title II of the ADA and Section 504 protect qualified individuals with disabilities, which can include children, parents, legal guardians, relatives, other caretakers, foster and...
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What is a “reasonable accommodation”?
A “reasonable accommodation” is any modification or adjustment to a job, the job application process, or the work environment that will enable a qualified applicant or employee with a disability...
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5.5 Pre-Employment Inquiries
This prohibition is necessary to assure that qualified candidates are not screened out because of their disability before their actual ability to do a job is evaluated....
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What do I do if I believe that carriage of the animal in the cabin of the aircraft would inconvenience non-disabled passengers?
Part 382 requires airlines to permit qualified individuals with a disability to be accompanied by their service animals in the cabin, as long as the animals do not 1) pose a direct threat...
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Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
Under USERRA, employers must make "reasonable efforts" to help returning employees become qualified for reemployment in the positions they would have attained if they had not left for military...
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5. Service Animals
The rule states that other animals, whether wild or domestic, do not qualify as service animals....
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5. Service Animals
The rule states that other animals, whether wild or domestic, do not qualify as service animals....
