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Health Care and the Americans With Disabilities Act

WEBThe ADA requires that health care entities provide full and equal access for people with disabilities. This can be done through: Reasonable Modifications of Policies, Practices, and Procedures. Adjusting policies, …

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Research Brief: Health Care Access and the ADA

WEBThe purpose of this research was to identify possible predictors of health care access barriers, such as: 1) age of practice administrator, 2) number of years working, 3) Buildings built before 1993, and 4) lack of …

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Research Brief: Health Care Access, COVID-19, and the ADA

WEBIn 2019, the ADA National Network published a research brief highlighting the state of research on ADA implementation and health care access. [ 2] This brief showed people …

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Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace and the ADA

WEB18% have an anxiety disorder (including post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder) 9.5% have …

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Research Info Graphic: Health Care Access and the ADA

WEBHealth Care Access and the ADA. of discrimination, similar to how “race, color, religion, sex, or national origin” is recognized by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The ADA’s importance extends well beyond the court system. The …

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Accessible Health Care ADA National Network

WEBIntroduction. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act require that health care providers provide individuals with disabilities full and equal access to their health care services and …

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Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace ADA …

WEBThe contents of this factsheet were developed under grants from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant numbers …

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Health Care and the Americans with Disabilities Act

WEBThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. Health care organizations that provide …

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Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment ADA National …

WEBM302 - Diagnostic Equipment Used by Patients in a Seated Position. Transfer surface, including height, size, and transfer sides. Transfer supports, armrests, and head and …

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Health Care Access and the ADA

WEBADA‐related barriers in health care access for people with disabilities begin before they even reach the door; encountering barriers in transportation and parking, accessibility of …

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An Overview of the Americans With Disabilities Act

WEBThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in many areas of public …

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Research Brief: Mental Health, Employment, and the ADA

WEBThe ADA applies to mental health in many ways. First, the ADA specifically defines disability as “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major …

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Accessibility at Drive-Thru Medical Sites ADA National Network

WEBFor patients who use wheelchairs to exit their vehicles at the drive-thru site (if instructed to do so), there needs to be an access aisle (clear space) alongside the vehicle. The …

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Healthcare and Face Coverings: Reducing Communication Barriers …

WEBThe contents of this factsheet were developed under grants from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant numbers …

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Mental Health, Employment, and the ADA

WEBpeople with mental health conditions request or need job accommodations. In addition to the ADA, there are other policies related to mental health supports in the workplace. …

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The ADA and Caregivers: Frequently Asked Questions

WEBThe contents of this factsheet were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number …

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ADA National Network Information, Guidance and Training on …

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Employment and Mental Health ADA National Network

WEBThe term “mental health” refers to a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. The ADA addresses mental health in many ways. First, the …

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Work-Leave, the ADA, and the FMLA ADA National Network

WEBWork-Leave, the ADA, and the FMLA. Work-leave policies can be a challenge for many employers. In this brief, we consider how effective work-leave policies are a key part of …

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Reasonable Accommodations: Frequently Asked Questions

WEBThe ADA National Network created a Guide to Requesting Reasonable Accommodations as part of the Employment Resource Hub. The guide provides step-by-step information on …

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A Guide to Requesting Reasonable Accommodations

WEBThe reasonable accommodation process should be an interactive dialogue between an employee and an employer. The goal is to understand the barrier the employee is facing …

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The Americans With Disabilities Act, Addiction, and Recovery for …

WEBThe contents of this factsheet were developed under grants from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant numbers …

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