To achieve that goal, Congress set forth detailed findings and purposes and “rules of construction” to govern the interpretation and application of this concept going forward....
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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Section 1630.2(j)(1) Rules of Construction
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Communicating with Customers
When more complex or lengthy communications are needed, it may be necessary to provide a sign language interpreter in, for example, negotiating the purchase of an automobile or home....
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B. Carrier-Supplied Oxygen
Under existing Air Carrier Access Act interpretation and practice, carriers are not required to make modifications that would constitute an undue burden or fundamentally alter the nature...
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More Steps Toward Access
ADA Coordinators: Ensure that you have designated a well-trained and knowledgeable ADA Coordinator, who knows the appropriate steps to take to retain sign language interpreters or obtain...
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UNREASONABLE HARDSHIP
INTERPRETATION Two types of unreasonable hardship exist in CBC Chapter 11B....
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Relationship to Other Laws
The Department of Justice regulation implementing title III, 28 CFR 36.103, provides: (a) Rule of interpretation....
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FEDERAL LAWS PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO VOTE
The VRA also prohibits conditioning the right to vote on a citizen being able to read or write, attaining a particular level of education, or passing an interpretation “test.”...
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Safety
The FAA safety mandates can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR parts 60 through 139), FAA guidance interpreting these regulations, and Airworthiness Directives (see www.faa.gov...
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General [4.5.1]
ADAAG is not interpreted as prohibiting use of specific materials since texturing or other treatments may sufficiently enhance slip-resistance, though some alternatives, such as applied...
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Social Skills
This might manifest itself as interrupting others when working or talking, difficulty listening, not making eye contact when communicating, or difficulty interpreting typical body language...
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The Research
the development of design guidelines that will define the various physical and three-dimensional aspects of a tactile exhibit to make it useful to the blind or low vision audience as an interpretive...
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III-9.3000 Procedure: Application and preliminary review
must include two copies of -- 1) The code; 2) Standards or other documents referenced in the code; 3) The law creating the agency; 4) Any relevant manuals, guides, or other interpretive...
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General Tips for Interacting with Individuals with Disabilities
It might be interpreted as placing the disability above the human being. Don’t make assumptions....
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2.0 Methodology
Since the standards do not define variables clearly, researchers have made their own interpretations and developed different protocols to study the same variables....
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Choosing Secure Sports Streaming Options
However, interpretation requires caution. Isolated complaints occur even with reputable providers. The focus should be on repetition and alignment of issues....
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227 Sales and Service
The Board had removed this exception in the proposed rule because it reasoned that most facilities that would qualify for it would likely have only one check-out aisle or use sales counters...
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Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, if the government entities receive Federal funding, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, generally require that State and local governments provide qualified...
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Historic Preservation Programs
physical access may also be viewed as a specific application of the general requirement that the public entity administer programs in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of qualified...
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The ADA and Department of Justice Regulations
Title II applies to state and local government entities, and, in Subtitle A, protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination on the basis of disability in services,...
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C. Election Judge and Poll Worker Training
regarding the implementation of temporary measures on Election Day; Interacting with individuals with disabilities and making reasonable modifications necessary to ensure that qualified...
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3.8 A process for identifying a reasonable accommodation
However, if the individual refuses an accommodation necessary to perform essential job functions, and as a result cannot perform those functions, the individual may not be considered qualified...
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Title II Public Entity Facilities Compliance Fact Sheet
General Rule: No qualified individual with a disability shall be discriminated against or excluded from participation in or the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a...
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QUESTION: WHAT ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS APPLY TO PASSENGER RAIL CARS WHEN SPECIFIC DESIGN STANDARDS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN 49 CFR PART 38?
For example, 49 CFR 27.7(a) provides that “No qualified . . . person [with a disability] shall, solely by reason of his disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits...
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Recognition of psychiatric service animals, but not "emotional support animals.'' (Section-by-Section Analysis)
These animals do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. These are emotional support or comfort animals....