In March 2011, the Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to its coordination authority under Section 504, advised Federal agencies that they may permit covered entities to use the 2010 ADA...
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SUMMARY:
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Background of U.S. Access Board
Access Board is a federal agency (slide 2). Our real name is the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Complaints Board....
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E. Paperwork Reduction Act
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), Federal agencies are generally prohibited from conducting or sponsoring a ‘‘collection of information’’ as defined by the PRA, absent OMB approval...
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Is a transportation operator required to carry these “overweight” wheelchairs?
If a lift has the minimum design load of 600 pounds, there is no requirement for an agency to transport a heavier occupied device....
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16. What can individuals do when they believe they have been subjected to discrimination in violation of Title II or Section 504?
subject to certain limitations, an aggrieved person may pursue a complaint regarding discrimination in child welfare services, programs, or activities under Title II or Section 504 in federal...
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SUMMARY OF PRELIMINARY REGULATORY ANALYSIS
Consistent with the obligation that federal agencies under Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 propose and adopt regulations only upon a reasoned determination that benefits justify costs,...
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III. Distribution of Federal Financial Assistance and Other Funds for Vocational Education
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How to File a Charge of Employment Discrimination
Against the Federal Government If you are a federal employee or job applicant and you believe that a federal agency has discriminated against you, you have a right to file a complaint...
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Architectural Barriers Act
Architectural Barriers Act The Architectural Barriers Act (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.) requires certain facilities financed with federal funds to be accessible to individuals with disabilities...
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B.6.ii. - If an agency determines that the acquisition of EIT that meets the applicable technical provisions of the Access Board’s standards would impose an undue burden, does it have any remaining obligations under Section 508?
For example, if an agency wishes to purchase a computer program that generates maps denoting regional demographics, but determines that it would constitute an undue burden to purchase an...
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§104.3(f) Recipient
(f) Recipient means any state or its political subdivision, any instrumentality of a state or its political subdivision, any public or private agency, institution, organization, or other...
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§35.130(b)(1)(v) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Paragraph (b)(1)(v) provides that a public entity may not aid or perpetuate discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability by providing significant assistance to an agency...
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§1607.2 Scope.
title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 (hereinafter “title VII”); by the Department of Labor, and the contract compliance agencies...
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Subpart F—Health, Welfare, and Social Services
Nothing in this regulation, however, precludes such agencies from servicing only handicapped persons....
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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
While Section 504 applies only to entities receiving federal financial assistance, the ADA covers all state and local governments, including those that receive no federal financial assistance...
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C.3.i. - Does Section 508 require contractors to manufacture EIT that meets the applicable Access Board’s technical provisions?
Similarly, agencies – not contractors – are responsible for making determinations regarding whether any exceptions apply....
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Workforce Investment Act of 1998
Workforce Investment Act of 1998 ________________________________________________________________ 8/7/1998 The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) is passed to integrate various federal...
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How the ADA Standards are Enforced
The ADA’s mandates, including the accessibility standards, are enforced through investigations of complaints filed with federal agencies, or through litigation brought by private individuals...
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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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FHWA’s Jurisdictional Authority
FHWA’s Jurisdictional Authority: The DOJ is the Federal agency responsible for coordinating the activities of Federal agencies with respect to State and local government compliance with...
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Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living (DRAIL) - Modesto, Stockton, Sonora, CA
Working for You Since 1987, DRAIL, the Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living, has provided services to anyone experiencing difficulties in significant life areas due to their...
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A.1. - What is Section 508?
Its primary purpose is to provide access to and use of Federal executive agencies’ electronic and information technology (EIT) by individuals with disabilities....
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Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Architectural Barriers Act requires federal buildings to comply with accessibility standards. The U.S. Access Board, my agency and their Office of Gen....
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Issue 21: What additional education and training are needed for supervisors of employees with low vision?
So I’ve been hired by a federal agency....
