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Section 36.301 Eligibility Criteria (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
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Speech Impairments
Speech Impairments People with speech impairments may stutter, slur words, sound hoarse, have unintelligible speech, or be non-vocal. When communicating verbally with a person...
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§382.91 What assistance must carriers provide to passengers with a disability in moving within the terminal?
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Section 1630.15(a) Disparate Treatment Defenses
Section 1630.15(a) Disparate Treatment Defenses The “traditional” defense to a charge of disparate treatment under title VII, as expressed in McDonnell Douglas Corp. v....
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§ 36.311(a) Use of wheelchairs and manually-powered mobility aids
A public accommodation shall permit individuals with mobility disabilities to use wheelchairs and manually-powered mobility aids, such as walkers, crutches, canes, braces, or other similar...
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§ 35.101(a) Purpose
The purpose of this part is to implement subtitle A of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131-12134), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADA...
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A Guide on How to Get Scholarships and Grants for Students with Disabilities
The financial burdens of medical care can make it difficult for many students with disabilities to pursue higher education – a harsh reality that can lead to lifelong disadvantages....
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Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) Informational Video
Take a moment to learn about WWRC.
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ADA25: Cindy's Story
Cindy has lived in Alabama since 1978. She went blind at the age of 19 and attended a rehabilitation center to learn blindness skills in order to live as an independent person. She...
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ADA25: Jerry's Story
Jerry is a 55 year old retired computer programmer who was born and raised in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area. Though retired, Jerry still works as a coach of Junior wheelchair...
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IRS Videos in ASL: IRS Tax Help for People With Disabilities (Captions & Audio)
Published on Feb 22, 2018 Find out what tax help is available for people with disabilities on the IRS website. Get more information at https://www.irs.gov/accessible...
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§382.27 May a carrier require a passenger with a disability to provide advance notice in order to obtain certain specific services in connection with a flight?
[Doc. No. DOT-OST-2004-19482, 73 FR 27665, May 13, 2008, as amended at 74 FR 11471, Mar. 18, 2009; 75 FR 44887, July 30, 2010; Doc. No. FAA-2014-0554, 81 FR 33120, May 24, 2016]
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What Do I Do If I Think That I'm Being Discriminated Against?
You may have up to 300 days to file a charge if there is a State or local law that provides relief for discrimination on the basis of disability....
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Employers' Guide to Including Employees with Disabilities in Emergency Evacuation Plans
Accommodation and Compliance Series: Employers' Guide to Including Employees with Disabilities in Emergency Evacuation Plans By Beth Loy, Ph.D and Linda Carter Batiste, J.D....
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Personal Assistant (Full Version)
Published on Sep 26, 2012 Youth with disabilities discuss how they use personal assistance services (PAS) and what's involved in finding and managing their own services....
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General Information about Hearing Impairments
individuals in that they use their hearing to assist in communication with others.[10] As discussed below, people who are deaf and those who are hard of hearing can be individuals with disabilities...
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Direct Threat
prohibitions against discrimination: (g) A public entity shall not exclude or otherwise deny equal services, programs, or activities to an individual or entity because of the known disability...
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6. Wheelchairs and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices
Other power-driven mobility devices" include a range of devices not designed for individuals with mobility impairments, such as the Segway® PT, but which are often used by individuals with disabilities...
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6. Wheelchairs and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices
Other power-driven mobility devices" include a range of devices not designed for individuals with mobility impairments, such as the Segway® PT, but which are often used by individuals with disabilities...
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Hearing Impairments
Hearing Impairments People with hearing impairments may have mild to severe hearing loss or may be completely deaf. When communicating with people who are deaf or hard of hearing,...
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Other Federal Disability Rights Laws
Other Federal Disability Rights Laws As noted earlier, the ADA covers employment, access to goods and services, and State and local government programs, activities, and services....
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D. Notice to the Public
the effective date of this Agreement, MSHA shall maintain signs of conspicuous size and print at all MSHA admitting stations, the emergency department, and wherever a Patient’s Bill of Rights...
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ADA Coverage of Housing
In the private sector, the ADA’s coverage of housing is limited to places of public accommodation, such as social service establishments and housing provided on or behalf a place of education...
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§100.600(a)(2)(ii) Title VII affirmative defense
(ii) Title VII affirmative defense....
