Author:
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Category : People with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
The Rights of Individuals with Handicaps Under Federal Law
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : People with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : People with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Author: Department Justice
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781500783945
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
(a) Design and construction. (1) Each facility or part of a facility constructed by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity shall be designed and constructed in such manner that the facility or part of the facility is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, if the construction was commenced after January 26, 1992. (2) Exception for structural impracticability. (i) Full compliance with the requirements of this section is not required where a public entity can demonstrate that it is structurally impracticable to meet the requirements. Full compliance will be considered structurally impracticable only in those rare circumstances when the unique characteristics of terrain prevent the incorporation of accessibility features. (ii) If full compliance with this section would be structurally impracticable, compliance with this section is required to the extent that it is not structurally impracticable. In that case, any portion of the facility that can be made accessible shall be made accessible to the extent that it is not structurally impracticable. (iii) If providing accessibility in conformance with this section to individuals with certain disabilities (e.g., those who use wheelchairs) would be structurally impracticable, accessibility shall nonetheless be ensured to persons with other types of disabilities, (e.g., those who use crutches or who have sight, hearing, or mental impairments) in accordance with this section.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781500783945
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
(a) Design and construction. (1) Each facility or part of a facility constructed by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity shall be designed and constructed in such manner that the facility or part of the facility is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, if the construction was commenced after January 26, 1992. (2) Exception for structural impracticability. (i) Full compliance with the requirements of this section is not required where a public entity can demonstrate that it is structurally impracticable to meet the requirements. Full compliance will be considered structurally impracticable only in those rare circumstances when the unique characteristics of terrain prevent the incorporation of accessibility features. (ii) If full compliance with this section would be structurally impracticable, compliance with this section is required to the extent that it is not structurally impracticable. In that case, any portion of the facility that can be made accessible shall be made accessible to the extent that it is not structurally impracticable. (iii) If providing accessibility in conformance with this section to individuals with certain disabilities (e.g., those who use wheelchairs) would be structurally impracticable, accessibility shall nonetheless be ensured to persons with other types of disabilities, (e.g., those who use crutches or who have sight, hearing, or mental impairments) in accordance with this section.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Author: United States. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Office for Civil Rights
Publisher:
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Category : Handicapped
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Handicapped
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
The Rights of Individuals with Handicaps Under Federal Law
Author: United States. Department of Education. Office for Civil Rights
Publisher:
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Category : People with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : People with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Regulations
Author: United States. Department of Justice
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781503079229
Category : Barrier-free design
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This revised title II regulation integrates the Department of Justice's new regulatory provisions with the text of the existing title II regulation that was unchanged by the 2010 revisions. Includes a section for guidance and analysis.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781503079229
Category : Barrier-free design
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This revised title II regulation integrates the Department of Justice's new regulatory provisions with the text of the existing title II regulation that was unchanged by the 2010 revisions. Includes a section for guidance and analysis.
Implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act
Author: Lawrence Ogalthorpe Gostin
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Disability, Civil Rights Law, and Policy
Author: Peter David Blanck
Publisher: West Academic Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1340
Book Description
This casebook examines the development of disability rights law and policy in the United States and abroad and can be used as either a law or graduate school teaching tool. It gives a complete and current treatment of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the recently passed ADA Amendments Act, including the background of the statute's passage, definition of disability, discrimination in employment, public services, and public accommodations. It also gives in-depth coverage of other important federal disability discrimination statutes like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Rehabilitation Act, and Fair Housing Amendments Act. This book is unique in that it offers extensive coverage of the rapidly developing area of international disability law, through discussion of the new UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities and related developments. The authors also discuss state-level disability discrimination law, as well as current policy issues involving taxation, health policy, and technology.
Publisher: West Academic Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1340
Book Description
This casebook examines the development of disability rights law and policy in the United States and abroad and can be used as either a law or graduate school teaching tool. It gives a complete and current treatment of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the recently passed ADA Amendments Act, including the background of the statute's passage, definition of disability, discrimination in employment, public services, and public accommodations. It also gives in-depth coverage of other important federal disability discrimination statutes like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Rehabilitation Act, and Fair Housing Amendments Act. This book is unique in that it offers extensive coverage of the rapidly developing area of international disability law, through discussion of the new UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities and related developments. The authors also discuss state-level disability discrimination law, as well as current policy issues involving taxation, health policy, and technology.
Handicapped Persons
Author: United States. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Office for Civil Rights
Publisher:
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Category : Civil rights
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Civil rights
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Author: Bonnie P. Tucker
Publisher: LRP Publications (PA)
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 790
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of federal laws and court decisions addressing the rights of persons with disabilities including the following: the U.S. Constitution; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; Sections 501 and 503 of the Rehabilitation Act; Americans with Disabilities Act; Education for All Handicapped Children Act; the Architectural Barriers Act; the Fair Housing Act; the Urban Mass Transportation Act; and the Federal-Aid Highway Act. Topics addressed include the following: equal protection and fundamental rights; procedural issues; recipients of federal financial assistance; eligibility as a handicapped individual; "reasonable accommodations" for otherwise qualified individuals; discrimination and special issues regarding education and employment; access to services; remedies and attorneys' fees; access to transportation; architectural barriers; housing; special education issues (e.g., confidentiality, due process, handicapped infants and toddlers, judicial review, discipline, private schooling, third party payments, least restrictive environment, and individualized education programs); and disabled newborns. (DB)
Publisher: LRP Publications (PA)
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 790
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of federal laws and court decisions addressing the rights of persons with disabilities including the following: the U.S. Constitution; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; Sections 501 and 503 of the Rehabilitation Act; Americans with Disabilities Act; Education for All Handicapped Children Act; the Architectural Barriers Act; the Fair Housing Act; the Urban Mass Transportation Act; and the Federal-Aid Highway Act. Topics addressed include the following: equal protection and fundamental rights; procedural issues; recipients of federal financial assistance; eligibility as a handicapped individual; "reasonable accommodations" for otherwise qualified individuals; discrimination and special issues regarding education and employment; access to services; remedies and attorneys' fees; access to transportation; architectural barriers; housing; special education issues (e.g., confidentiality, due process, handicapped infants and toddlers, judicial review, discipline, private schooling, third party payments, least restrictive environment, and individualized education programs); and disabled newborns. (DB)
Wrightslaw
Author: Peter W. D. Wright
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Aimed at parents of and advocates for special needs children, explains how to develop a relationship with a school, monitor a child's progress, understand relevant legislation, and document correspondence and conversations.
Publisher:
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Aimed at parents of and advocates for special needs children, explains how to develop a relationship with a school, monitor a child's progress, understand relevant legislation, and document correspondence and conversations.