substantially less rigorous than those required for new construction and alterations, the final rule clarifies in Sec.36.308(a)(3) that in no event can the requirements for existing facilities be interpreted...
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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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Section 36.308 Seating in Assembly Areas (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
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APPENDIX RESOURCES FOR LOCATING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The two main sources of interpretive information are: (1) the Interpretive Guidance accompanying the Title I regulations (also known as the "Appendix" to the regulations), 29 C.F.R. pt....
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I. Executive Summary
Summary of Key Provisions of the Act and Rule The ADA Amendments Act made important changes to the meaning and interpretation of the term ‘‘disability’’ in the ADA in order to effectuate...
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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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DSA-AC definition
Is there still a room for interpretation? Have you seen some cities enforce this exception strictly or has it been more applicable to means of egress condition?...
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II. ENFORCING THE ADA PART 2
The Department recognizes that enhanced and emerging technologies may allow health care providers to obtain qualified interpreters more quickly, economically, and efficiently 24 hours a...
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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....
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Section 35.151(i) Curb ramps
consideration, however, the Department has concluded that the regulation should acknowledge that there are times when there are transitions from sidewalk to road surface that do not technically qualify...
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R105 Definitions (Section-by-Section Analysis)
alteration, blended transition, cross slope, curb line, curb ramp, element, facility, grade break, operable part, pedestrian access route, pedestrian circulation path, public right-of-way, qualified...
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6. What if there's no way I can do my regular job, even with an accommodation?
You may also qualify for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, which is enforced by the United States Department of Labor....
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§8.1(a)
(a) The purpose of this part is to effectuate section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C 794), to the end that no otherwise qualified individual with handicaps in...
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§ 36.302(c)(6)
A public accommodation shall not ask about the nature or extent of a person's disability, but may make two inquiries to determine whether an animal qualifies as a service animal....
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When an addition increases the number of stories or square footage beyond the maximum permitted by the exception, is an accessible route between stories required?
If a facility no longer qualifies for the exception for multi-story facilities due to an increase in square footage or stories, an accessible route between stories is required where the...
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Is an accessible route required to rooftop levels?
In determining whether a facility qualifies for this exception, rooftop levels are not counted as a story unless they meet the definition of “story.”...
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Q. What are the limitations on the obligation to make a reasonable accommodation?
The disabled individual requiring the accommodation must be otherwise qualified, and the disability must be known to the employer....
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§ 35.136(f) Inquiries
A public entity shall not ask about the nature or extent of a person's disability, but may make two inquiries to determine whether an animal qualifies as a service animal....
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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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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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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. ...
