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ADA Standards for Accessible Design ADA.gov

WEBVersions of the ADA Standards. The Department of Justice adopted the first ADA Standards for Accessible Design (“ADA Standards”), on July 26, 1991, known as the “1991 ADA …

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URL: https://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/design-standards/

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, As Amended ADA.gov

WEBHere is the text of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), including changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. Congress passed the ADA as a “Public …

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Barrier-Free Health Care Initiative

WEBPress Release (July 26, 2012) Through the Barrier-Free Health Care Initiative, U.S. Attorneys' offices across the nation and the Department's Civil Rights Division target …

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Guidance on Web Accessibility and the ADA ADA.gov

WEBWeb Accessibility for People with Disabilities is a Priority for the Department of Justice. When Congress enacted the ADA in 1990, it intended for the ADA to keep pace with the …

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Questions and Answers:

WEBYes. An individual has a “disability” under the ADA if he or she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, …

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PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS

WEBFor more information on the ADA and the rights of persons living with HIV/AIDS, or to request this publication in an alternative format, call our ADA Information Line Monday …

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Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities

WEBAvailability of accessible medical equipment is an important part of providing accessible medical care, and doctors and other providers must ensure that medical …

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Guide to Disability Rights Laws ADA.gov

WEBFor information on how to file 504 complaints with the appropriate agency, contact: U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, …

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Supporting and Protecting the Rights of Students at Risk of …

WEBIn some situations, there may be a risk that a student will engage in self-harm or consider suicide. A student with a condition such as anxiety, depression, or a substance use …

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Telehealth ADA.gov

WEBTelehealth is health care that is provided by video, phone, or other electronic methods. Telehealth includes virtual appointments with healthcare providers, messages that are …

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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN

WEBDHR provides a comprehensive, fully integrated, healthcare delivery system serving metropolitan area of McAllen, Texas as well as Hidalgo, Cameron, and Starr County, …

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ADA Requirements: Effective Communication ADA.gov

WEBThe ADA requires that title II entities (State and local governments) and title III entities (businesses and nonprofit organizations that serve the public) communicate …

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Guidance on Nondiscrimination in Telehealth

WEBTelehealth is an increasingly important way of delivering health care. Many health care providers and patients have turned to telehealth during the COVID-19 public health …

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Settlement Agreement between the United States and Athena …

WEBThe parties to this Settlement Agreement are the United States of America and Athena Health Care Systems (Athena). This matter is based upon complaints filed with the …

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The ADA and Opioid Use Disorder: Combating Discrimination …

WEB1) What is the ADA? The ADA is a federal law that gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities in many areas of life. The ADA guarantees that people with …

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ADA Requirements: Wheelchairs, Mobility Aids, and Other Power …

WEBUnder the new rules, covered entities must allow people with disabilities who use wheelchairs (including manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and electric …

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COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA.gov

WEBThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has information about the ADA and other federal laws that protect you against employment …

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Opioid Use Disorder ADA.gov

WEBOUD is a specific kind of substance use disorder. Individuals with OUD have a pattern of opioid use that leads to significant issues, such as health problems and difficulty …

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