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A Note on Language and Terms
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Resources for Air Travelers with Disabilities
The following publications are useful for air travelers with disabilities: Plane Talk – Passengers with Disabilities, Fly Rights, and New Horizons: Information for the Air Traveler with...
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Q4: Road Alteration Projects that Trigger Curb Ramp Improvements Not on State/Local Property
Q4: When a road alteration project triggers the requirement to install curb ramps, what steps should public (State or local) entities take if they do not own the sidewalk right-of-way needed...
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II-2.0000 QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Regulatory references: 28 CFR 35.104.
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Words
Group designations such as "the blind," "the retarded" or "the disabled" are inappropriate because they do not reflect the individuality, equality or dignity of people with disabilities....
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382.23 May carriers require a passenger with a disability to provide a medical certificate?
382.23 May carriers require a passenger with a disability to provide a medical certificate?...
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Self-Reported Disability Types Demographics
A wide variety of disability types were reported in both of the study samples (Table D3). Table D3....
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§ 36.105(a)(1) Disability means, with respect to an individual:
(1) Disability means, with respect to an individual:...
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§ 35.108(a)(1) Disability means, with respect to an individual:
(1) Disability means, with respect to an individual:...
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§ 37.3 Individual with a disability
Individual with a disability means a person who has a disability, but does not include an individual who is currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs, when a public or private entity...
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Actions
Etiquette considered appropriate when interacting with people with disabilities is based primarily on respect and courtesy....
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Annex A THE ADA: A BEGINNING
After all, the goal is simple — we want everyone to have the right to the same opportunities, a right that flows directly from our Constitution....
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12102(4) Rules of construction regarding the definition of disability
(4) RULES OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF DISABILITY.—The definition of ‘disability’ in paragraph (1) shall be construed in accordance with the following:...
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What other voting rights laws does the Justice Department enforce?
What other voting rights laws does the Justice Department enforce?...
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GENERAL CATEGORIES OF DISABILITIES
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§ 36.105 Definition of “disability.”
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§ 35.108 Definition of "disability."
[AG Order 3702-2016, 81 FR 53223, Aug. 11, 2016]
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Tips for Assisting People Who Have Disabilities that are Not Apparent
Cognitive disabilities may cause people to reason, draw conclusions, or respond more slowly. People with cognitive disabilities may appear easily distracted....
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Qualified Individual with a Disability
Any individual with a disability who: (1) “takes those actions necessary to avail himself or herself of facilities or services offered by an carrier to the general public with respect...
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§27.5 Person with a disability
Person with a disability means (1) any person who (a) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, (b) has a record of such an impairment...
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Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II)
They both use the same definition of disability; they both protect students with disabilities regardless of their eligibility for special education and related services under the IDEA; and...
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Companions who are individuals with disabilities. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Companions who are individuals with disabilities....
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§ 382.5 Individual with a disability
§ 382.5 Individual with a disability....
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4. Comparison of Proposed Technical Provisions Applicable to Shared Use Paths and AASHTO Guide
R302.5.1 Within Street or Highway Right-of-Way....