These machines typically involve a large capital outlay, last for many years of service, are operated by qualified technicians, and represent significant investments to health care facilities...
Search Results "Qualified Interpreter"
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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4.3.1 Overview of Imaging Equipment and Regulatory Environment
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23. How should an employer handle requests for modified or part-time schedules for an employee covered by both the ADA and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
If there is undue hardship, the employer must reassign the employee if there is a vacant position for which s/he is qualified and which would allow the employer to grant the modified or...
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SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provides in pertinent part: "[N]o otherwise qualified individual with a disability . . . shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be...
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(B) Staircase replacements are alterations that affect or could affect the usability of a public transportation facility or part thereof.
By asserting that an altered portion of a facility must be “no longer usable” or “nonfunctional” (in NYCT’s words), or not “in-use” (in SEPTA’s words), in order to qualify as an alteration...
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Theatre Access NYC
Theatre Access NYC helps you easily find accessibility information on current Broadway shows including: Audio described Open captioned Sign language interpreted...
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Employee Work Area - Reasoning Behind Code?
Hi all, I've always thought the best way to interpret code is to understand why it exists....
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Section 36.406(a)(2) Applicable Standards (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department's proposed rule merely continues this long-standing interpretation of title III's application to commercial facilities (and employee areas within public accommodations). ...
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Section 36.401 New Construction (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department will interpret this section in a manner consistent with the intent of the statute and with the nature of the responsibilities of the various entities for design, for construction...
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11B-805.4 Examination, diagnostic and treatment rooms
Development (OSHPD), which has jurisdiction over hospitals and long-term care facilities in California, has issued Code Application Notice CAN 2-11B, dated 9/9/14, which includes the following interpretation...
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13. May an employer be required to provide more than one accommodation for the same employee with a hearing disability?
The employer may explore whether another form of reasonable accommodation - for example, a sign language interpreter - would be effective....
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Updates and Other Pocket Guides
Evan Terry Associates will continue to revise and update this Pocket Guide as new technical assistance is released and interpretations are provided by federal agencies....
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INTRODUCTION:
Also, despite the informative nature of this document, it is the appropriate jurisdictional code official who possesses the exclusive authority to enforce and interpret the requirements...
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5. Are there any tax credits or deductions to help me comply?
cost of undertaking barrier removal and alterations to improve accessibility; providing accessible formats such as Braille, large print and audio tape; making available a sign language interpreter...
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32. Housing
The Department concurs with this position and will interpret this section accordingly. A number of colleges and universities reacted negatively to paragraph (b) of this section....
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QUESTION: WHEN DO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 37.42 BEGIN TO APPLY?
., early in the 2012 construction season in a given location), then the Department interprets the requirements of section 37.42 as not applying....
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Symbols of Accessibility [4.30.7]
availability of assistive listening systems in assembly areas (can also be used to provide notice of other auxiliary aids and services such as real time captioning, sign language/oral interpretive...
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Guidelines
Tactile objects are tied closely to the exhibit’s interpretive theme and defy the same standardized approach that can be applied to an exhibit’s mounting height, door size and location,...
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Operable controls (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
One commenter was concerned that the term paper trays was confusing and interpreted it to mean the large trays on a copier which are loaded with reams of paper for copying....
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Amendment of Americans With Disabilities Act Title II and Title III Regulations To Implement ADA Amendments Act of 2008
In this final rule, the Department is adding new sections to its title II and title III ADA regulations to set forth the proper meaning and interpretation of the definition of “disability...
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807 Holding Cells and Housing Cells
As discussed above in section 806, the Board has removed this qualifier for consistency with the rest of the document....
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§ 35.104 Service animal
Service animal means any dog or other common domestic animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability, including, but...
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How “Service Animal” Is Defined
Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA....
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III. JURISDICTION
Title II prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in the "services, programs, or activities of a public entity." 42 U.S.C. § 12132...
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IV. Summary of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008
The ADA Amendments Act restores the broad application of the ADA by revising the ADA’s ‘‘Findings and Purposes’’ section, expanding the statutory language regarding the meaning and interpretation...
