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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Background of U.S. Access Board
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4. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines
Section 508 requires access to ICT developed, procured, maintained, or used by federal agencies. ...
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Electronic Code of Federal Regulations - Title 34, Subtitle B, Chapter III, PART 300—ASSISTANCE TO STATES FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
employment, and independent living; (b) To ensure that the rights of children with disabilities and their parents are protected; (c) To assist States, localities, educational service agencies...
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6. EDUCATE YOUR COMMUNITY
Promote or host a Ready New York emergency preparedness event....
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Case studies of successful logo redesigns
Working with a top logo design agency ensures that the redesign process is strategic, research-driven, and aligned with business goals....
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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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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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§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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Invisible Wounds: Emerging Promising Practices for Meeting Planners
For those with invisible wounds — especially veterans, survivors of trauma, and those with a wide range of neurologic conditions arising from injury — meetings, events, and...
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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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Subpart F—Health, Welfare, and Social Services
Nothing in this regulation, however, precludes such agencies from servicing only handicapped persons....
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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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III. Distribution of Federal Financial Assistance and Other Funds for Vocational Education
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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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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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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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When is accessibility required for a live work conversion project?
the public sidewalk access direct to a JLWQ unit Each floor will have a laundry room equipped with multiple washers and dryers for tenant use only QUESTION 1: If no State or federal...
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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...
