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Lobbying & Grass Roots Activities
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Significant alternatives that were rejected
However, the statutory language of the Telecommunications Act requires that all covered products must be made accessible unless it is not readily achievable to do so....
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25.1 Q. It appears from Figure 2(c) of the Guidelines (under Requirement 5) that there is a 34 inch height requirement for kitchen counters and vanities. Is this true?
The legislative history of the Fair Housing Act makes it clear that the Congress intended that the Act affect ability to maneuver within the space of the kitchen and bathroom, but not to...
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R101.2 Effect on Existing Facilities
The Department of Justice regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act contain requirements for state and local governments regarding program accessibility and...
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M102.1 Defined Terms (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Another commenter, a disability rights organization, suggested modifying the definition of medical diagnostic equipment to clarify that the standard is intended for all medical equipment...
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A. Statutory and rulemaking history
Bush signed into law the ADA, a comprehensive civil rights law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability....
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Executive Summary
As a practical matter, the cheapest fares may not be made available to many consumers with disabilities who book by phone or in person as they may be unaware of their right to ask for the...
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20. Where can a school district or parent get more information about these issues?
Office of Special Education Programs Memorandum 13‐08‐‐July 23, 2013‐Dispute Resolution Procedures under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act....
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The Commenters
These two organizations are the Disability Rights Education Defense Fund, and the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)....
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Specific Exclusions
Specific Exclusions A person who currently illegally uses drugs is not protected by the ADA , as an "individual with a disability", when an employer acts on the basis of such use....
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Designing Access Into the Outdoor Environment
Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG), the Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG), and the applicable sections of the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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"Place of Public Accommodation'': Definition of "place of lodging." (Section-by-Section Analysis)
condominiums or corporate hotels that did not meet this definition would not be covered by § 36.406(c) of the proposed regulation, but may be covered by the requirements of the Fair Housing Act...
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36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)
TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD Published in the Federal Register on July 23, 2004. 36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 [Docket No. 99-1] RIN 3014-AA20 Americans with Disabilities Act...
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Subpart D -- New Construction and Alterations (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
Subpart D -- New Construction and Alterations (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments) Subpart D implements section 303 of the Act, which requires that newly constructed...
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Section 36.406 Standards for New Construction and Alterations (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.406 Standards for New Construction and Alterations Section 36.406 implements the requirements of sections 306(b) and 306(c) of the Act, which require the Attorney General to...
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§382.153(d)
(d) The statements required to be provided under this section must inform the complainant of his or her right to pursue DOT enforcement action under this part....
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ADA Coordinator
ADA Coordinator - The settlement shall include the employment of an ADA Coordinator for the Pedestrian Rights-of-Way, who must be a licensed architect or engineer, with the requisite credentials...
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§8.56(c)(2) Confidentiality
The responsible civil rights official shall hold in confidence the identity of any person submitting a complaint, unless the person submits written authorization otherwise, and except to...
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§8.56(e)(1)(ii)
(ii) If the complaint is accepted, the responsible civil rights official will notify the complainant and the award official....
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§8.56(g) Letter of findings
If an informal resolution of the complaint is not reached the responsible civil rights official or his or her designee shall, within 180 days of receipt of the complaint, notify the recipient...
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4.16.2 CLEAR FLOOR SPACE
Clear floor space may be arranged to allow either a left-handed or right-handed approach....
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Parallel Curb Ramps
A level landing 48” long minimum (60” preferred) accommodates maneuvering between runs and right-angle turns to connecting routes, such as parking access aisles and crossings....
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Contours of Disability in America
The Veterans’ Rehabilitation Act of 1918 established a program for training veterans with disabilities....
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Need for This Technical Assistance
Need for This Technical Assistance Both the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and DOJ Civil Rights Division have received numerous complaints of discrimination from individuals with disabilities...