Referenced Standards [§105] The ADA Standards reference industry standards for certain elements, including automated doors (ANSI/BHMA standards), means of egress (IBC), fire...
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Referenced Standards [§105]
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Three: Is the limitation on any major life activity substantial?
ruled that, if an impairment does not substantially limit one or more major life activities because of a mitigating measure an individual is using, the impairment may not qualify as a disability...
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Defining and Delivering Disability-Competent Care - The Lived Experience Of Disability
The objective of this webinar was to describe the lived experience of disability to the audience, including: Common barriers faced by persons living with disabilities Disability...
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Who is protected by disability nondiscrimination laws?
Who is protected by disability nondiscrimination laws?...
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Reservations
Understanding what constitutes an accessible feature and how each feature serves guests with disabilities will enable staff to provide essential information to customers....
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The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on People with Disabilities: A 2015 Status Report
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is especially important to people with disabilities who often rely on a broad range of health care services and supports and are more...
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§35.130 General prohibitions against discrimination (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Several disabled commenters gave personal statements about the abuse they had received at the hands of law enforcement personnel....
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Procedural Safeguards
required to develop and implement a system of procedural safeguards to address FAPE concerns specifically, such as the identification, evaluation, and educational placement of students with disabilities...
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Accessible Route to Goods and Services
Accessible Route to Goods and Services The path a person with a disability takes to enter and move through your business is called an “accessible route.”...
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You must provide timely access to the same information given to other passengers for those who are deaf, blind
You must provide blind or visually-impaired passengers and passengers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind, timely access to the same information given to other...
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BUSINESSES AND NON-PROFIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
BUSINESSES AND NON-PROFIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS The ADA prohibits discrimination by public accommodations, which include businesses and non-profit service organizations that...
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President Obama Speaks at the 25th Anniversary of the ADA
Video from President Obama's speech commemorating the 25th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. ...
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Bullying and Harassment
is harassed or bullied on any basis (for example, bullied based on disability, or national origin, or homelessness, or appearance)....
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§ 35.138(h) Prevention of fraudulent purchase of accessible seating
A public entity may not require proof of disability before selling a wheelchair space....
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How can I find out information on the number and types of disability-related complaints filed with DOT against specific airlines?
QUESTION: How can I find out information on the number and types of disability-related complaints filed with DOT against specific airlines?...
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8. What should I do if I think that my rights have been violated?
file a charge within 180 days of the alleged violation in order to take further legal action (or 300 days if the employer is also covered by a state or local employment discrimination law...
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Heidi Myhre - The ADA helps me
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Heidi Myhre - The ADA helps all
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Nathan Perry - The ADA and the elderly
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Carol Ely on the ADA and Physical Access
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Needs Photos or Technical Info
This article is a good start but, really could use some photos to illustrate the text. For example, what is a faucet that is placed out of reach for persons with cognitive...
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§ 35.138(h) Prevention of fraud in purchase of tickets for accessible seating
A public entity may not require proof of disability, including, for example, a doctor's note, before selling tickets for accessible seating....
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PART 1: OVERVIEW AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Due to barriers, individuals with disabilities are less likely to get routine preventative medical care than people without disabilities....
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Fraudulent purchase of designated accessible seating. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department continues to believe that requiring an individual to provide proof that he or she is a person with a disability is an unnecessary and burdensome invasion of privacy and may...
