The primary goals of the ADA are to assure equality of opportunity and full access and participation in our society for individuals with disabilities. 42 U.S.C. 12101. ...
Search Results "Equal Opportunity"
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Audio Description (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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Test A (Section-by-Section Analysis)
to inclusion of the word "temporary" both because it is not in the statute and because it is not contained in the definition of "disability" set forth in the title I regulations of the Equal...
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The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD)
The DD Councils focus on creating programs and advocating policy that empower individuals with developmental disabilities and allows them to participate as an equal member of society....
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Voices for Independence (VFI) - Erie, PA
dignity, and control of their lives, as well as to promote a philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal...
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The Independence Center - Colorado Springs, CO
Our staff, programs, and even our building demonstrate that people with disabilities can live, learn, work, play, and participate in civic life as equals....
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Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC) - Albuquerque, Alamogordo, Moriarty, and Socorro, NM
Using a self-help peer oriented model, we provide advocacy and remove barriers that prevent people with disabilities from full and equal participation in all aspects of community life. ...
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Northwest Center
We envision a day when all people have the same opportunity to learn, work and enjoy a fulfilling life....
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Executive Summary
The rule revises 28 CFR 36.303 to specifically address the obligations of public accommodations that own, operate, or lease movie theaters to provide equally effective communication to patrons...
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Trace Research & Development Center
Our purpose is to prevent barriers and capitalize on opportunities presented by standard and emerging technology, in order to create a world that is as accessible and usable as possible,...
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AbilityApp
Ability App will help people with disabilities and their caregivers navigate public spaces and find safe, reliable services and employment opportunities....
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Fulton County, GA Self Evaluation Report
Prompted in part by these developments, and as part of its ongoing commitment to civil rights, Fulton County determined that it would renew its efforts to offer full and equal access to...
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Tri-County Center for Independent Living (TCIL) - Rolla, MO
Independent Living is having the opportunity to make decisions that affect your life - limited only in the same manner as a person without a disability....
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Disability is Natural - Books and Media
in the belief that our attitudes drive our actions, and changes in our attitudes and actions can help create a society where all children and adults with developmental disabilities have opportunities...
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Learning Disabilities Foundation of America
LDA’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities and to reduce the incidence of learning disabilities in future generations....
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7.9 Health Insurance and Other Employee Benefit Plans
Employees with disabilities must be given equal access to whatever insurance or benefit plans the employer provides....
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Other OCR Resources
Dear Colleague Letter: Equal Access to Extracurricular Athletics for Students with Disabilities (Jan. 25, 2013), www.ed.gov/ocr/letters/colleague-201301-504.html. ...
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Falls and Injuries
So you have four times the risk of hip fracture if you have low vision by Medicare definition than you if you don’t – all else being equal....
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Alternate Scenarios
In other words, it was assumed that the number of ADA-covered facilities respectively compliant with these 20 requirements was equal to the percentage of the United States population (based...
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1. Summary of Results
depend not only on technologies that are currently available to achieve compliance, but also on emerging technologies that may provide more cost-effective ways in the future to ensure equal...
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Background
In contrast, older respondents who were nonambulatory reported that all of the configurations (including the preferred and alternative ADA configurations) were equally difficult....
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Alternate Scenarios
In other words, it was assumed that the number of ADA-covered facilities respectively compliant with these 20 requirements was equal to the percentage of the United States population (based...
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Substitute cells. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
planned), provided that each substitute cell is located within the same facility, is integrated with other cells to the maximum extent feasible, and has, at a minimum, physical access equal...
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Show us your #CrappyCurb
Curb Cuts make sure people with mobility disabilities can navigate the city safely and have equal access. How's your community doing?...
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Section 36.303(g)(2) General
These commenters reasoned that fairness and equality concerns justified adoption of Option 1 because, in their view, Option 2 could incentivize more movie theaters to delay their digital...
