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Search Results "Federal Law"
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How should we describe facilities that only meet some of the accessibility guidelines?
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IMPLEMENTATION
This Agreement does not purport to remedy any other potential violations of the ADA or any other federal law. ...
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§35.130(d) and §35.130(e) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
New paragraph (e) clarifies that neither the ADA nor the regulation alters current Federal law ensuring the rights of incompetent individuals with disabilities to receive food, water, and...
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Braille documents and audio format of publications
Braille documents and audio format of publications Alternative formats of standard print publications are one means of providing the effective communication required by federal accessibility...
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BACKGROUND
This Settlement Agreement is made by and entered into between the United States of America and 360 Federal Credit Union ("THE CREDIT UNION")....
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A. Introduction (Section-by-Section Analysis)
., federal entities and telecommunications equipment manufacturers)....
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1. Evolving Approach to Covered Electronic Content
the fact that the existing standards do not clearly spell out the scope of covered electronic content, led to inconsistencies in accessibility of electronic data and information across federal...
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1.12 Future Construction Theaters
with the wheelchair seating location requirements of both Standard 4.33.3 and §§ 221 and 802 of the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, as published in the Federal...
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What happens if conciliation fails?
If EEOC decides to litigate, a lawsuit will be filed in federal district court. If the Commission decides not to litigate, it will send the charging party a "right-to-sue" letter....
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Are there any tax breaks for making accessibility changes to my medical office?
Subject to IRS rules, federal tax credits and deductions are available to private businesses to offset expenses incurred to comply with the ADA....
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§27.121(b) Compliance reports.
In the case in which a primary recipient extends Federal financial assistance to any other recipient, the other recipient shall also submit compliance reports to the primary recipient so...
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Independent Wheelchair Transfers in the Built Environment: How Transfer Setup Impacts Performance Phase 2: Final Report
The study does not necessarily represent the views of the Access Board and readers sho [sic] should not assume any endorsement by the federal government....
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B. Distribution of Funds
Recipients may not adopt a formula or other method for the allocation of Federal, State, or local vocational education funds that has the effect of discriminating on the basis of race, color...
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§8.50(c)(3)
(3) Where Federal financial assistance is provided in the form of real property or interest in the property from the Department, the covenant shall also include a condition coupled with...
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§104.5(c)(3)
(3) Where Federal financial assistance is provided in the form of real property or interest in the property from the Department, the covenant shall also include a condition coupled with...
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§35.164 Duties (Section-by-Section Analysis)
§35.164 Duties (Section-by-Section Analysis) Section 35.164, like paragraph (a)(3) of Sec.35.150, is taken from the section 504 regulations for federally conducted programs....
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§35.151(c)
Design, construction, or alteration of facilities in conformance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) (Appendix A to 41 CFR Part 101-19.6) or with the Americans with Disabilities...
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4. I understand that a waiver from accessibility requirements may be obtained?
For facilities that were built prior to January 26, 1992, the federal requirement is to remove barriers to the extent that it is "readily achievable" and evaluations to determine if removing...
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2. Q: Which child care centers are covered by title III?
Even small, home-based centers that may not have to follow some State laws are covered by title III....
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Appendix B: An Example from State Legislation and Policy: Maryland
2008 Maryland Fitness and Athletic Equity Act for Students with Disabilities The Maryland law, unique in the nation and in full effect July 2011, requires local boards of education to...
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B. Process to Resolve Complaints
When you receive a complaint from a passenger with a disability, there are certain requirements under the law with which you, your carrier, and a CRO must comply....
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G.6.i. - What is the undue burden exception?
Undue burden is a longstanding concept in disability rights law....
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The September 11, 2001 Wake-up Call
No matter what laws and public policies say, it's up to us as people with disabilities to individually and collectively prepare for disasters....
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Executive Order 13563 (Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review) and Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review)
Executive Order 13563 recognizes that some benefits are difficult to quantify and provides that, where appropriate and permitted by law, agencies may consider and discuss qualitatively values...