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2010 ADA Definition
Individual with a Disability: Individual with a disability means a person who has a disability. The term "individual with a disability" does not include an individual who is currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs, when the private entity acts on the basis of such use.
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CALIF - Los Angeles, CA
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SPOKES Unlimited
The majority of our boards of directors, as well as staff members, have disabilities....
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DIAL, Inc. - Clifton, NJ
DIAL, Inc. is a Center for Independent Living, which is part of a statewide network of non-residential centers designed and operated to provide services to individuals with significant disabilities...
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Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL) - Sterling, IL
Our efforts are directed toward educating the community of persons without disabilities about the reality of persons with disabilities….that they are people of equal value, with similar...
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Mounting Horizons, Inc. (MHI) - Galveston, TX
In 2007, MHI established a partnership with the Department of Rehabilitative Services (DARS) to begin assisting individuals with disabilities with gaining independence and self-sufficiency...
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SMILES Center for Independent Living - Fairmont, Mankato, New Ulm, Waseca, MN
SMILES provides community advocacy as well as direct services to individuals with disabilities....
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S.M.I.L.E Independent Living Center - Yuma, AZ
Location: Yuma, AZ S.M.I.L.E's Mission Statement "Empowering individuals with disabilities to maximize independence" SMILE offers several services to the community such as:...
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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) - Idaho
It is the state-federal eligibility vocational rehabilitation system which provides comprehensive vocational services to individuals with disabilities....
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The Independent Living Center of Southern California (ILCSC) - Van Nuys, Lancaster, CA
Mission Statement: The ILCSC is dedicated to providing the services which will offer Persons with Disabilities, Older Adults, and Veterans the opportunity to seek an individual path towards...
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Washington State Department Of Social And Health Services (DSHS): Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Helping individuals with disabilities to participate fully in their communities and become employed is our purpose and passion....
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Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts...
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Independent Living Resources - La Crosse, Richland Center, WI
Location: La Crosse, Richland Center, WI Our Mission Independent Living Resources is committed to community diversity through advocacy, choice and education resulting in empowerment for individuals...
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Southern Adirondack Independent Living Center (SAIL) - Ballston Spa and Queensbury, NY
Our Mission To promote the independence, equality and dignity of people with disabilities in all aspects of personal and community life....
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Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley (ILCHV) - Troy and Hudson, NY
The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley seeks to help persons with disabilities do for themselves instead of depending on others to do for them....
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Bronx Independent Living Services (BILS) - Bronx, NY
Bronx Independent Living Services (BILS) is a non-profit, community based organization dedicated to empower all people with disabilities to understand and exercise their civil and human...
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Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential (LEAP) - Cleveland, OH
Founded more than 30 years ago by people with disabilities, LEAP serves over 1,700 individuals annually, and works to promote social change to enhance the quality of life for people with...
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Individuals with Hearing Impairments or Deafness
Individuals with Hearing Impairments or Deafness Individuals with limited hearing rely extensively on visual cues for safe and independent mobility....
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Southwest Center for Independent Living (SCIL) - Springfield, MO
Mission SCIL is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization with the mission to promote a barrier-free environment for all individuals with disabilities through public education and advocacy...
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Independence Empowerment Center, Inc. (IEC) - Manassas and Warrenton, VA
IEC promotes disability rights, equal access, and full community participation for persons with disabilities....
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Living Independence For Everyone (LIFE) of Mississippi - Jackson, McComb, Biloxi, Tupelo, Greenwood, Hattiesburg, MS
In recent years, LIFE successfully provided: Information and referral – almost 10,000 people received access to available services Peer Support – over 2,000 individuals...
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New Horizons Independent Living Center (NHILC) - Shreveport, Alexandria, Monroe, LA
Our services are offered to people with any type of disability. We believe that independence can come even to those with the most severe disabilities....
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Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
We recognize and respect the contribution of all individuals as a necessary and vital part of a productive society. ...
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Atlantis Community Inc. - Denver, CO
Our core philosophy is this: people with disabilities should have just as much say in and control over their lives as their non-disabled peers....
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Progressive Center for Independent Living, Inc., (PCIL) - Hamilton, NJ
PCIL was founded by individuals with disabilities and family members of people with disabilities, in Ewing, New Jersey in 1996. ...
