Through hard work and timely delivery of individualized services, VR prepares and assists eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive employment. ...
Search Results "Disability"
2010 ADA Definition
Disability: Disability means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment.
(1) The phrase physical or mental impairment means – (i) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive; genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; (ii) Any mental or psychological disorder such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities; (iii) The phrase physical or mental impairment includes, but is not limited to, such contagious and noncontagious diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, emotional illness, specific learning disabilities, HIV disease (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic), tuberculosis, drug addiction, and alcoholism; (iv) The phrase physical or mental impairment does not include homosexuality or bisexuality.
(2) The phrase major life activities means functions such as caring for one´s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
(3) The phrase has a record of such an impairment means has a history of, or has been misclassified as having, a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
(4) The phrase is regarded as having an impairment means – (i) Has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially limit major life activities but that is treated by a private entity as constituting such a limitation; (ii) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities only as a result of the attitudes of others toward such impairment; or (iii) Has none of the impairments defined in paragraph (1) of this definition but is treated by a private entity as having such an impairment.
(5) The term disability does not include – (i) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments, or other sexual behavior disorders; (ii) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or (iii) Psychoactive substance use disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.
-
South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department
-
28 CFR Part 36, Appendix B: Preamble to Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations Preamble)
B Appendix B to Part 36 -- Preamble to Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (Published July 26, 1991) Note...
-
Cerebral Palsy Guidance
Cerebral Palsy Guidance was created to provide answers and assistance to parents of a child with cerebral palsy. Our goal is to reach as many members of the cerebral palsy community...
-
WFDB - The World Federation of the Deafblind
WFDB aims to improve the quality of life of people with deafblindness worldwide, with the objective of achieving their equal rights and equal opportunities in all areas of society,...
-
Cerebral Palsy Group
About Us Cerebral Palsy Group is a national organization that was created so that it may serve the individuals and families who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. We are...
-
28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 28 CFR Part 35 [CRT Docket No. 105; AG Order No. 3180–2010] RIN 1190–AA46 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services...
-
Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS)
ORS Mission Statement "To empower individuals with disabilities to choose, prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment, economic self-sufficiency, independence, and integration into...
-
North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services provides counseling, training, education, transportation, job placement, assistive technology and other support services to people with disabilities...
-
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) - Alaska
Each year, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) helps hundreds of Alaskans with disabilities prepare for, get and keep good jobs....
-
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) - Idaho
It is the state-federal eligibility vocational rehabilitation system which provides comprehensive vocational services to individuals with disabilities....
-
Easterseals Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for over 90 years....
-
Boost Your Business - Chapter 2 - Parking
Boost Your Business - Chapter 2 - Parking
-
Lakestate Industries
Lakestate Industries is a private, non-profit agency that serves people in our community with intellectual disabilities, to enhance their lives and the lives of the families who love them...
-
Respectability
RESPECTABILITY FIGHTS STIGMAS AND ADVANCES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES....
-
South Dakota Department of Human Services: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Is Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation is a program that provides individualized vocational rehabilitation and supportive services to assist eligible individuals with disabilities...
-
Idaho Division Of Vocational Rehabilitation
Mission Working on behalf of Idahoans with disabilities, the Idaho State Rehabilitation Council endeavors to provide consumers, service providers and others the opportunity to participate...
-
5. What does it mean for auxiliary aids and services to be provided in “accessible formats, in a timely manner, and in such a way as to protect the privacy and independence” of a student with a disability?
First, the auxiliary aid or service provided must permit the person with the disability to access the information....
-
NAADAC Webinar Series: "ADA: The Next Generation" - Virtual and At-Home Training
This unique and important series of seven webinars brings together some of the country’s most experienced ADA experts and trainers, combining the “official” view with practical...
-
Easter Seals Project: Accessible Community Transportation in Our Nation (ACTION)
Our mission is to promote universal access to transportation for people with disabilities under federal law and beyond by partnering with transportation providers, the disability community...
-
Missouri Department of Elementary And Secondary Education: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
If you want to work but have a disability that keeps you from finding, keeping or advancing in a job, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) may be able to help you....
-
Ruh Global Communications
Ruh Global Communications is a Strategic Communications & Digital Marketing firm helping organizations strategically include People with Disabilities (PwD). ...
-
Hawaii Division Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Hawaii Division Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) under the Department of Human Services is a statewide resource for people with disabilities seeking employment....
-
Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
Also, by law OVR customers receiving Social Security benefits for their disability (SSI, SSDI) are exempt from OVR’s Financial Needs Test....
-
TWO THIRDS OF THE PLANET
They say that two-thirds of the planet has a connection to disability, be it through personal experience, a loved one or an acquaintance....
