Any modification that would result in a "fundamental alteration" -- a change in the essential nature of the entity's programs or services -- is not required....
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2010 ADA Definition
Essential Function: From 29 CFR Part 1630, section 1630.2(n)(1): The term essential functions means the fundamental job duties of the employment position the individual with a disability holds or desires. The term “essential functions” does not include the marginal functions of the position.
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Reasonable Modification of Policies and Procedures
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Background
Because title II of the ADA essentially extends the nondiscrimination mandate of section 504 to those State and local governments that do not receive Federal financial assistance, this rule...
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III-6.1000 General
Widening the entrance would affect the building structure because removal of an essential part of the structural frame would be required....
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Section 37.169 Interim Requirements for Over-the-Road Bus Service Operated by Private Entities
For the wheelchair user, the wheelchair is an essential mobility device, without which travel is impossible....
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CASI California Survey Reports Acceptance Criteria - Construction and Manufacturing Tolerances AC 02-12
Therefore as a matter of purpose, this document identifies critical issues of code which must be addressed to assure that buildings, structures and related facilities are accessible to, and functional...
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Overview
The subcommittee weighed all the provisions for technical criteria in light of the equipment functionality and the need to image a range of body sizes, functionality, and types....
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Summary of Major Provisions
Accessible kiosks provided in each location at the airport must provide all the same functions as the inaccessible kiosks in that location....
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7. Online Disability Accommodation Request
The carrier associations noted that several carriers already provide an online accommodation request function....
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Providing minimal protection. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Commenters favoring clarification of the term suggested that the Department explicitly exclude the function of attack or exclude those animals that are trained solely to be aggressive or...
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2.6 Communications.
Airports are also required to enable or ensure that closed captioning is functioning at all times on all audio visual displays that are capable of displaying captions. (49 CFR§ 27.71(i))...
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When can an employer inquire into an applicant’s or employee’s HIV status?
An employer may, however, ask the applicant questions during the interview about the applicant’s ability to perform specific job functions....
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11B-206.2.5 Restaurants, cafeterias, banquet facilities and bars
In restaurants, cafeterias, banquet facilities, bars, and similar facilities, an accessible route shall be provided to all functional areas, including raised or sunken areas, and outdoor...
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Alterations to Residential Facilities
Dwelling units that are not required to be accessible are exempt from the general requirements for alterations to elements and spaces and for alterations to primary function areas....
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Issue 13: Stub poles
By installing APS on existing poles without careful evaluation of usability and function, jurisdictions may be obviating the benefits such devices provide....
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36 CFR Part 1194 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (Section 508 Standards)
Section 508 requires the Access Board to publish standards setting forth a definition of electronic and information technology and the technical and functional performance criteria necessary...
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4.Information, documentation, and training
Where manufacturers provide employee training, they should ensure it is appropriate to an employee's function....
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4.4.1 Overview of Mammography Accessibility Considerations
in this redesign include the physical constraints needed for operation of the equipment, technical feasibility, patient safety, clinical standards, and the range of body sizes, physical functional...
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Comfort animals. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Major life activities include functions such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. ...
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Q2: What is the Amendments Act?
It is the intent of the legislation to establish a degree of functional limitation required for an impairment to constitute a disability that is consistent with what Congress originally...
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About the Sponsor
on: Improving the capability of health care providers and emergency planners and managers to include and meet the needs of people with disabilities and others with access and functional...
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Comfort animals. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Major life activities include functions such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. ...
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Size or weight limitations. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
would be inappropriate to deprive these individuals of the option of using a service dog of the size required to provide the physical support and stability these individuals may need to function...
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Avoid Avoidance
When disaster strikes, systems on which everyone relies don't function as well as they usually do, otherwise we'd call them something besides disasters (inconveniences, maybe)....
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Introduction and Instructions
It also reflects changing the process from simply providing a diagnosis and treatment, to more holistically focusing on providing care and supports for maximizing function and independence...