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INDEX
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Access information. See Signage and information
Access solutions. See Facility accessibility; Program
accessibility; Structural modifications
Access standards, 159-160, 172-173, 180, 181-182. See also Facility
accessibility; Existing facilities
ADAAG, 159-160, 172-173, 180, 181-182
compared with UFAS, 172-173
Access symbols, 34, 35, 238
Accessibility. See Facility accessibility; Program accessibility Accessible features, maintenance of, _174-175
Accessible formats. See Auxiliary aids and services; Communication Accommodation. See Reasonable accommodation
Action steps, 31-45. See also Compliance
designation of responsible employee, _32
notice, _33-35, 44
complaint procedure, _35-37
self-evaluation, _37, _38, 44. See also Self-evaluation
transition plan, _39-40, 44-45. See also Transition plan
ADAAG (ADA Accessibility Guidelines), 159-160, 172-173, 180, 181-182
compared with UFAS, 172-173
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), 1-3, 25-29, 52.
background, 1
consultants, 52
effective dates, 1-2
exclusions from protection, 25-29
overview of titles, 1-3
Title I. See Title I
Title II. See Title II
Title III, 2
Title IV, 2
Title V, 2-3
ADA coordinator, _32, 41-43, 47-48
designation of, _32
role of, 32
training of, 47-48
ADA compliance team. See Compliance team
ADA training, 42, 45
Additional charges. See Surcharges
Administrative burden. See Undue burden
Aides, 162
AIDS, 119
Alarms, flashing, 226
Alcoholism, 29
Alterations to existing facilities. See Existing facilities Alternative formats, 35, 226, 231-233. See also Auxiliary aids
and services; Communication, alternatives to aural/oral
examples of, 35, 226
for visual communication, 231-233
American Sign Language Interpreters. See Qualified Interpreters Americans with Disabilities Act. See ADA
Amplification, telephone, 226, 234
Application form, 114-115, 132, (147)
Application process, employment, 114-116
Apprenticeship programs, 124
Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 266 Architectural barriers. See Program accessibility
Architectural modifications. See Transition Plan
Assembly areas, (210)
Assistive listening systems, 163, 226, 234
Associational discrimination, 23-24, 125-126
in employment, 125-126
examples of, 23-24, 125
in provision of services, 23-24
ATBCB, 266
Audiotape, 231-232
Aural/oral communication, 233-235, 242, (248). See also
Auxiliary aids and services
alternatives to, 233-235
review, 242, (248)
Auxiliary aids and services, _226-228, 229, 230-235. See also
Communication; Related aids and services
comparison with related aids and services, 227
examples, 226, 229, 330
factors to be weighed in selecting, 228-230
and FAPE, 227
primary consideration, _228
for public events, 228
technologies, 230-235
Back doors, 164
Background of the ADA, 1
Barriers. See Communication; Facility accessibility; Program
accessibility
Basic equal opportunity requirements, 66-71. See also General
prohibitions against discrimination
denial of opportunity to participate or benefit, _66
examples, 66
not equally effective benefit or service, _68-69
example, 68-69
separate or different programs, _69-71
application to FAPE, 70-71
examples, 70-71
general application, 69-70
unequal opportunity to benefit, 66-68, _67
example, 67
Benefits and privileges of employment, 120-122
Blindness. See Auxiliary aids and services; Communication
Braille, 172, 231, 232, 233
computer output, 232
input devices, 233
Cafeterias, (211-212)
Captioning, 226, 235. See also Auxiliary aids and services;
Communication, alternatives to aural/oral
Carrying an individual with a disability, 164
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Cassette tape, 231-232 Certification, 78
Charges, additional, 71-72 Checklist, 180-182, (191-214) Citizenship, U.S., 29
Classifying job applicants. See Job applicants Classroom buildings, 158-159
Coercion, _24, 126
Collective bargaining agreement, 124
Comments on proposed changes, 83. See also involvement of
persons with disabilities
Commitment from senior leadership of school system, 41 Communicable diseases, 119
Communication, 225-245, (246-256). See also Auxiliary aids and
services; Braille; Signage and information; TDD; Telephone
communication
alternatives to aural/oral, 233-235
alternatives to visual, 231-233
auxiliary aids and services. See Auxiliary aids and
services
barriers that prevent effective, 230-231
computer adaptations, 232-233, 234-235
and fundamental alteration/undue burden, 239
at public events, 228
relationship between Section 504 and Title II requirements,
226-228
requirements for effective, _225-240
review of. See Communication review
structural features, 239-240
subcommittee, 244
subpart of Title II, 8
Communication Access Assessment, 242-244, 247-252
Communication review, 241-245, (246-256)
communications practices, 241
conducting the, 242-244
developing communication strategies, 244-245, (253-256)
implementation of, 241-245, (246-256)
overview of Title II requirements, 241
preparing to conduct the, 241-242, (246)
programs, services, and activities, 242
signage and information, 243
structural features, 239-240
subcommittee, 241-242, 244, (246)
summary and action plan, 244-245, (253-256)
telecommunication, 243
written policy, 241
Complaints, _35-37, (257-260). See also Enforcement; Grievance
procedures
establishing a procedure, _35-37
filing with designated federal agency, 257-260
filing under institution's grievance procedures, 257
filing lawsuits through court system, 259
Compliance, 9, 39-46, 48-52, 242-244, (247-252), 257-260. See
also Self-evaluation; Transition plan; Worksheets
action steps. See Action steps
Communication Access Assessment, 242-244, (247-252)
complaints. See Complaints
coordinator. See ADA coordinator
deadlines, 40
employment-related, 259-260
5-4-3 approach, 31-32
flowchart, 46
initiating the compliance process, 48-52
institutionalizing, 42-43
phases, 43-46
planning for. See Planning for compliance
principles of effective, 41-43
procedures, subpart of Title II, 9, 257-260. See also
Enforcement; Grievance procedures
role of persons with disabilities in. See Involvement of persons
with disabilities
structuring and initiating the process, 48-52
team, 42, 43-44, 48-52
involvement of persons with disabilities in, 42, 49-50
for large school districts, 48-49
subcommittees, 51
timeline, 39-40
Compliance team, 42, 43-44, 48-52
Computer adaptations, 232-233, 234-235
Computer-aided real-time transcription (CART), 226, 233 Computer diskette, 232-233
Confidentiality, 118
Conflict of ADA with other federal laws, 127
Consultants, ADA, 52
Contractual relationships, 78, 123-124
choice of contractors, 123-124
ensuring compliance of, 124
example, 124
labor unions, 124
procurement, 78
Coordination of compliance activities, 41-42. See also ADA coordinator; Compliance, principles for effective Coordinator. See ADA coordinator
Corridors, (199-200)
Covered activities under Title II, 3-4
Covered entities under Title II, 3-4
Curb cuts/ramps, 173, (223)
Current services, policies, and practices, evaluation of, 44
DBTACs, 50, 268-269
Deadlines for compliance, 40
Deafness. See Auxiliary aids and services; Communication;
Disability
Deaf-blind, 231. See also Auxiliary aids and services;
Communication; Disability
Decoders, 235
Defenses to charge of discrimination, 126-127, 165-166, 239
in employment, 126-127
fundamental alteration/undue burden, 165-166, 239
in program access, 165-166
Denial of opportunity to participate or benefit, 66
Department of Education, 258, 261-264. See also Office for Civil
Rights
Department of Health and Human Services, 119
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 266
Department of Justice, 258
Department listing, 82, 129
Department of Transportation, 266-267
Designated enforcement agencies, 9, 257-260. See also
Enforcement
subpart of Title II, 9
Designated historic buildings. See Historic buildings Designation of responsible employee, _32
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Different programs. See Separate or different programs
Direct threat to health and safety, 25-26, 118-119
examples, 26, 119
Disability, _11-20. See also Exclusions; Impairment; Involvement
of persons with disabilities; Major life activity; Qualified
individual with a disability
exclusions from definition, 12
persons regarded as having, _17-20
persons with a record of, _17-20
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers, 50, 268-269 Disability community. See Involvement of persons with disabilities Discrimination. See Communication; Compliance; Employment;
General nondiscrimination requirements; Program accessibility
Disparate impact, 126-127
Disparate treatment, 126
Doors, (198, 199-200, 202, 205-206, 208, 210, 211)
Drinking fountains, (203)
Drug testing, 118
Drug use, illegal, 27-28
examples, 28
Due process (as part of FAPE), 64
EEOC, 98, 259-260, 265-266
Educational setting (as part of FAPE), 62
Effective communication. See Communication
Effective dates, 1, 2 40
Section 504, 40
Title I, 1
Title II, 40
Electronic speech aids, 235
Elevators, 164, (201)
Eligibility criteria. See General prohibitions against discrimination Emergency telephone services, _237-238
Emergency warning systems, 226
Employee handbook, 42, 134, (150-151)
Employment, 97-135. See also Employment review
advertisements, 114
application form, 114-115
application process, 114-116
applicable legal standards for, 98-99
associational discrimination. See Associational
discrimination
benefits and privileges of, 120-122
contractual relationships. See Contractual relationships
covered activities, 99-100
covered employers, 98
defenses to charge of discrimination in, 126-127
direct threat to health and safety, 118-119
example, 119
drug testing, 118
effective dates, 1
essential functions. See Essential functions
health insurance, 120-121
interview, 114-115
job descriptions, 103
job advertisements and notices, 114
job applicants, limiting, segregating, or classifying. See Job
applicants
major life activity. See Major life activity
medical examinations and inquiries. See Medical examinations
and inquiries
medical files, 118
overview of legal requirements, 1-2, _99-100
policies and practices requirements, 97-135
pre-employment inquiries, 114-115
qualification standards and selection criteria, 112-113
example, 113
qualified individual with a disability, 100-_101
example, 101
reasonable accommodation. See Reasonable accommodation
relationship between ADA and Section 504 requirements, 98-99
retaliation or coercion, 126
selection criteria, 112-113
example, 113
subcommittee, 51
subpart of Title II, 7-8
testing, _115-116
undue hardship, _110-112, 127
Employment review, 128-135, (136-154)
employment subcommittee, 128-129, (136)
identifying essential job functions, 131, (140-141)
implementation of, 128-135, (136-154)
organizing the self-evaluation process, 129-130, (137-139)
preparing to conduct the, 128-130
reviewing policies and procedures, 131-135, (142-154)
advertising, 132, (146-147)
application form, 132, (147)
current employees, 134-135, (152-154)
employee recruitment, 132, (146-151)
health insurance and other benefits, 133-134, (150)
job interview, 133, (148-149)
job tests, 133, (149)
medical inquiries and examinations, 133, (149-150)
personnel policies manual, 134, (150-151)
reasonable accommodation, 131-132, (142-145)
training key personnel, 130
Enforcement, 9, 35-37, 257-260. See also Compliance
designated agencies for, 9, 257-260
filing complaints, 35-37, 257-260
Entrances, (198), 238
signage at, 238
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 98, 259-260, 265-266
Equal opportunity, basic requirements. See Basic equal
opportunity requirements
Equipment or devices, 106-107. See also Reasonable accommodation
acquiring or modifying, 106-107
examples, 106-107
Essential job functions, 101-104, _102
examples, 102-103
factors to be weighed, 102
job description, 103
review, 131, (140-141)
Evaluating current services, policies, and practices, 44
Evaluation (as part of FAPE), 63
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Exclusions, 12, 25-29
from ADA protection, 25-29
from definition of disability, 12
Executive committee, 50
Existing facilities. 155-156, 157-170, _158. See also Facility
accessibility
and architectural accessibility standards, 159-160
Exterior route of travel, (193-194)
External relations. See Contractual relationships
Extracurricular activities, 63
Facility access review. See Program and facility access review Facility accessibility, 8, 156, 160, 170-173. See also Existing
facilities;
New construction and alterations; Program accessibility
alterations to historic properties, 174. See also Historic
buildings
curb ramps, 173, (223)
differences between ADAAG and UFAS, 172-173
comparison of Title II and Section 504 requirements, 8, 156,
170-172
review of. See Program and facility access review
Facility Checklist, 180-182, (191-214)
Facility location, 77
FAPE. See Free appropriate public education
Federal agencies, 261-267
Federal Communications Commission, 267
Financial burden. See Undue burden
5-4-3 approach to compliance, 31-32
Flowchart, compliance, 46
FM broadcast systems, 234
Food handlers, 119
Formats. See Alternative formats; Auxiliary aids and services
Free appropriate public education, 5, 61-65, 227-228
due process safeguards, 64
evaluation, 63
overview of requirements, 62-65
placement, 62, 64, 227
related aids and services, 62, 227-228
Section 504 requirements, 5, 61
two-prong analysis, 64-65
Freight elevators, 164
Fundamental alteration, 165-166, 239
General nondiscrimination requirements, 61-96. See also
Communication; Employment; Free appropriate public education;
General prohibitions against discrimination; Program accessibility General policies and practices review. See Nondiscrimination
policies and practices review
General prohibitions against discrimination, 23-24, _65-79
applicability, _65
application to FAPE, 61-65, 67, 68, 70, 71, 73, 75-76
associational discrimination, 23-24
examples, 23-24
basic equal opportunity requirements. See Basic equal
opportunity requirements
certification, 78
criteria or methods of administration, _76
denial of opportunity to participate or benefit, _66
examples, 66
effect of policies and practices, _76
eligibility criteria, _74-76
application to FAPE, 75-76
example, 76
general application, 74-75
example, 75
equally effective benefits or services, _68-69
examples, 68-69
exceeding the Title II requirements, 79
licenses or certification, 78
methods of administration, _76
procurement contracts, 78
example, 78
reasonable modification in policies, practices, and
procedures, 72-73
application to FAPE, 73
example, 73
general application, 72-73
example, 72-73
review of. See Nondiscrimination policies and practices
review
separate or different programs. See Basic equal opportunity
requirements
significant assistance to entities that discriminate, _77-78
example, 77-78
site selection, 77
smoking, 79
surcharges, 71-72
examples, 71
Government, state and local, 2, 3
Grievance procedures, _35-37, 257
comparison of Section 504 and Title II requirements for, 36
components of, 36
Health. See Direct threat to health and safety
Health insurance, 120-121, 133-134, (150)
Hearing disabilities. See Auxiliary aids and services; Communication Hiring process, nondiscrimination in, 114-119. See also Employment
job advertisements and notices, 144
pre-employment inquiries, 114-115
testing, _115-116
examples of alternative test formats, 115-116
Historic buildings, 166-167, 174
alterations to, 174
historic preservation programs, 166-167
historic properties, 166
and Section 504, 167
nonstructural changes, 166-167
HIV disease, 119
IDEA, 21-22, 64
Identifying programs, 52-53, 82, 158
Illegal drug use, 27-28
examples, 28
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Impairment, _12. See also Disability
examples, 12-13
person regarded as having an, _17
person with a record of, _17
temporary, 16-17
Implementation, 31-32, 39-40, 44-45, 47-53, (54-60), 81-83,
(84-95), 128-135, (136-154), 176-187,
(188-224), 241-245, (246-256). See also Compliance
of communication review, 241-245, (246-256)
of employment review, 128-135, (136-154)
of final transition plan, 187
5-4-3 approach, 31-32
of modifications, 44-45
of planning process, 47-53, (54-60)
of policies and practices review, 81-83, (84-95)
of program and facility access review, 176-187, (188-224)
schedule, 39-40
Inaccessible features. See Program accessibility; Facility
accessibility
Individual with a disability. See Disability
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 21-22, 64
Infectious and communicable diseases, 119
Information and signage. See Signage and information
Institutionalizing compliance, 42-43
Insurance, 120-121
International symbol of accessibility, _238
Interpreters, qualified. See Qualified interpreters
Interview, employment, 114-115
Involvement of persons with disabilities, 42, 49-50, 170, 187
Job Accommodation Network, 109-110
Job advertisements, 114, 132, (146-147)
Job applicants, limiting, segregating, or classifying, _120-123
insurance and other benefit plans, 120-121
other benefits and privileges, 121-122
Job applications, 114-115
Job descriptions, 103
Job interview, 114-115, 133, (148-149)
Job notices, 114
Job-related qualification standards, 112-113
Job restructuring, 105
example, 105
Job tests, 115-116, 133, (149)
Job-training programs, 124
Labor unions, 124
Large print, 231-232. See also Auxiliary aids and services;
Communication.
computer displays, 232
Lawsuits, 259
Leased space, 167-168. See also Program accessibility
Libraries, 213-214
Licenses and certification, 78
Lifts, (197)
Limiting job applicants. See Job applicants
List of departments/programs, 52-53, 82
Lobbies and corridors, (199-200)
Location, 77
Magnet schools, 158-159
Magnification devices, 233
Maintenance of accessible features, _174-175
temporary lack of accessibility, 174
example, 175
Major life activity, _13-17
of working, 15
substantial limitation of, 13-17
examples, 14-15
Medical examinations and inquiries, 116-119, 133, (149-150)
comparison to Section 504, 117-118
of current employees, 117-118
direct threat to health or safety, 118-119
example, 119
drug testing, 118
medical files, 118
post-offer, 116-117
example, 116-117
review of, 133, (149-150)
Mental illness. See Disability; Employment
Methods of administration, _76
Modification of policies and practices, 44-45
selecting and implementing modifications, 44-45
Modifications. See Program and facility access review;
Structural modifications
New construction and alterations, _170-174, _171. See also
Program accessibility
alterations to historic properties, 174
architectural accessibility standards and, 170-173, _171
example, 173
curb ramps, 173
under Title II, 170-171, 172
under Section 504, 171-172
Nonacademic and extracurricular activities, 63
Nondiscrimination policies and practices review, 81-83, (84-95)
assessing findings and documenting changes, 83, (85-86)
conducting the review, 82-83, (87-95)
defining the survey's scope, 82, (85-86)
documenting policies and practices, 82
identifying the subcommittee, 81, (84)
implementation of, 81-83, (84-95)
list of programs, activities, and services, 82
obtaining comments, 83
Nondiscrimination requirements. See General nondiscrimination
requirements
Nonstructural modifications. See Program and facility access
review, analyzing program access options
Notetakers, 226
Notice, 33-35, 44, 238
comparison of Section 504 and Title II requirements for, 33, 238
methods for providing, 34
sample, 34
Office for Civil Rights, 258, 260, 261-264
regional administrative offices, 262-263
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 264-265 Opinion leaders, 49
Opportunities, 66-69
not equally effective, 68-69
unequal, 66-68
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Optical character recognition, 232
Oral/aural communication, 233-235, 242, (248)
alternatives to, 233-235
review, 242, (248)
Orientation of ADA coordinator, 47-48
Overview of the ADA, 1-3
Parents, 159
Parking, (191)
Passenger loading zones, (192)
Pen and paper, 233
Person with a disability. See Disability; Impairment;
Involvement of persons with disabilities
Personal devices and services, 80-81
examples, 80
Personnel policies manual, 42, 134, 150-151
Phases of compliance, 43-46
flowchart, 46
Physical or mental impairment, 12. See also Disability
examples, 12-13
Placement (as part of FAPE), 62, 64, 227
Planning for compliance, 31-53, (54-60)
action steps. See Action steps
5-4-3 approach, 31
implementation of planning process, 47-53, (54-60)
developing an overview of programs, 52-53, (59-60)
orientation and start-up, 47-48, (54)
structuring and initiating the compliance process, 48-52,
(55-58)
overview of planning process, 31
phases of compliance, 43-46
flowchart, 46
principles of effective compliance, 41-43
Planning, preliminary, 43-44
Policies, practices, and procedures. See Communication; Employment; General prohibitions against discrimination; Program accessibility Post-offer inquiries, 116-117
Pre-employment inquiries, 114-115
Preliminary planning, 43-44
President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities,
267
Primary consideration, 228
Principles of effective compliance, 41-43
Procurement contracts, 78
Program accessibility, 8, _155-187, 188-224. See also Facility
accessibility
using back doors or freight elevators as a means of
providing, 164
carrying an individual as a means of providing, 164
in classroom buildings and support facilities, 158-159
example, 159
differences between Title II and Section 504 requirements, 8,
156
in existing facilities, 155-156, 157-170, _158
and architectural accessibility standards, 159-160
fundamental alteration/undue burden, 165-166
factors to be weighed, 165
in historic properties, 166-167
in leased space, 167-168
methods of compliance, 160-164
example, 162-163
nonstructural, 160-162
structural, 162-164
in new construction and alterations, 155-156, 170-174
overview, 155-157
program or activity, definition of, 158
at public events, 158-159
requirements, 155-175
review. See Program and facility access review
transition plan. See Transition plan
variety of disabilities and, 156-157, 163
Program and facility access review, 176-187, (188-224). See also
Structural modifications
analyzing program access options, 183-186
fundamental alteration/undue burden decisions, 185, (224)
long- and short-term costs, 185, (222)
nonstructural and structural solutions, 183-184, (219-222)
conducting the facility access review, 181-183, (191-214,
215-218)
ADAAG and, 181-182
Facility Checklist, (191-214)
what to bring, 181
flowchart, 177
implementation of, 176-187, (188-224)
preparing to conduct the review, 176, 178-181, (188-189)
coordinator and subcommittee, 178, (188)
orientation and training, 178-179, 181
participation of persons with disabilities, 179
review of programs, 179-180, (189)
schedule of self-evaluation, 181
subcommittee, 178, (188)
survey instruments, 180
Program listing, 52-53
Public accommodations, 2
Public employers. See Employment
Public entity. See Title II, covered public entity
Public events, 158-159, 228
Public schools. See Free appropriate public education; Title II
Qualification standards and selection criteria, _112-113
example, 113-114
Qualified individual with a disability, 15, 20, _21, 23, 100-101
in employment, 23, 100-_101
example, 101
parents, 22-23, 159
example, 23
persons attending school events or public events, 22
in services and programs, 21-23
students, 21-22
example, 22
Qualified interpreters, 107-108, _235-236
definition of, 235
examples, 107-108, 236
factors in weighing necessity of, 236
Qualified readers, 107-108
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Raised letters. See Braille
Ramps, (195)
Readers, 107-108
Reasonable accommodation, _104-112
choosing the accommodation, 109-110
equipment or devices, 106-107
example, 107
examples of, 104-108
job restructuring, 105
example, 105
qualified readers and interpreters, providing, 107-108
example, 107-108
reassignment of employee to a vacant position, 105-106
example, 106
requirements, 104-112
review, 131-132, (142-145)
undue hardship, _110-112, 127
comparison of Section 504 and Title I definitions of, 110-111
example, 111
factors to be weighed, 110
work schedules, adjusting, 104-105
example, 104-105
worksite modification, 108
example, 108
Reasonable modification of policies, practices, and procedures.
See General prohibitions against discrimination
Recruitment, employee, 132, (146-151)
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. See Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992, 1
Related aids and services, 62, 227-228. See also Free
appropriate public education
and fundamental alteration/undue burden defense, 239
Relay service, 237. See also TDD; Telephone communication
Remedies, 259
Resources, 261-270
Responsible employee. See ADA coordinator
Rest rooms, (205-207)
Retaliation or coercion, _24, 126
examples, 24
Review. See Self-evaluation; Worksheets
Roads, 173
Rooms and spaces, (202-204)
Route of travel, (193-194)
Safety. See Direct threat to health and safety
Scanning print materials for Braille output, 232-233
Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act, 1, 2, 4, 5, 7-8, 21-22, 31,
33, 36-40, 42, 61, 98-99, 101-102, 156-158, 160, 164-165,
167-169, 170-172, 226-228
amendments, 1
communication, 8, 226-228
and complaint procedures, 36
definition of qualified individuals with disabilities, 21-22
effective dates, 38, 40
employment requirements, 7, 98-99, 101-102
and existing facilities, 156-158
and free appropriate public education, 5, 61
lessons learned from, 31, 37, 42
and new construction and alterations, 170-172
and notice requirement, 33
and program accessibility, 156-158, 160, 164-165, 167
relationship to Title I, 7
relationship to Title II, 40, 226-228
self-evaluation, 38
transition plan, 39, 168-169
Segregating job applicants. See Job applicants
Selection criteria, _112-113
example, 112-113
Self-evaluation, 37-_38, 44
action steps. See Action steps
communication. See Communication review
employment. See Employment review
general nondiscrimination requirements. See Non-discrimination
policies and practices review
program accessibility. See Program and facility access review
relationship between ADA and Section 504, 38
worksheets. See Worksheets
Separate or different programs. See Basic equal opportunity
requirements
Service contracts. See Contractors
Shower rooms, (208-209)
Significant assistance, 77-78
Sign language interpreters. See Qualified interpreters
Signage and information, _238
review, 243, (252)
Section 504 and, 238
Site selection, 77
Smoking, 79
Solutions. See Program and facility access review; Structural
modifications
Speech aids, electronic, 235
Speech synthesizers, 232, 235
Speech disabilities. See Auxiliary aids and services;
Communication, alternatives to aural/oral
Staff involvement, 241-242
Stairs, (196)
Standards, access. See Access standards; Existing facilities;
Facility accessibility
State and local government services, 2, 3
Strategies, communication, 244-245, (253-256)
Statement of commitment, 41
Structural communication features, 239-240. See also Auxiliary
aids and services; Signage and information
Structural modifications, 162-164, 186. See also Program and
facility access review
deadline, 164
timetable for, 186
Students. See Free appropriate public education
Subcommittees, 51, 81, 128-129, 178, 244. See also Communication;
Compliance team; Employment; General prohibitions against
discrimination; Program accessibility
communication, 241-242, 244, (246)
employment, 128-129, (136)
nondiscrimination policies and practices, 81, (84)
program accessibility, 178, (188)
Substantial limitation, 13-17
Substantially limited in working, 15
Surcharges, 71-72
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Survey instrument, 180-182, (191-214) Symbols of accessibility, 33, 35, 238
Tactile signage. See Braille
Tapes, 231-232
TDD (telecommunication device for the deaf), 226, 234, 236-238,
_237. See also Auxiliary aids and services; Telephone
communications
signage at, 238
training, 237
Telephone communications, 2, 234, 236-238, 243. See also TDD
amplified and hearing-aid-compatible telephones, 226, 234
emergency services, _237-238
direct access to, 238
relay service, 237
requirements, 234, _237
for new construction, 234
review, 243, (250-251)
Television programming, 235
Temporary impairments, 16-17
Testing, 115-116
Text telephone. See TDD
Three-phase compliance process, 43-46
Timelines for compliance, 39-40
Title I, 7, 97. See also Employment
relationship to Section 504, 7, 98-99
relationship to Title II, 7, 98
Title II, 2-9, 40, 226-228
covered activities, examples of, 3-4
covered public entities, 3-4
effective dates, 40
overview, 2
relationship to other laws, _4-7
relationship to Section 504, 4-6, 226-228
relationship to Title I, 7, 98
scope of, 3-4
subparts of, 6-9
communications, 8. See also Communication
compliance procedures, 9. See also Compliance
designated agencies, 9
employment, 7-8. See also Employment
general, 6
general requirements, 6-7. See also General nondiscrimination
requirements
program accessibility, 8. See also Program accessibility
subtitles of, 3
Title III, ADA, 2
Title IV, ADA, 2
Title V, ADA, 2-3 Toilet rooms, (205-207) Training, 42, 45
Transition plan, _39-40, 44, _168-170, 186-187. See also Action
steps; Worksheets
contents of, 169-170
development of, three-step, 186-187
minimum requirements, 39
participation of persons with disabilities in, 170
relationship between Section 504 and Title II, 39, 169-170
scope of, 169
timeline for completing, 39-40, 168, 170
Transportation,
TTY. See TDD
UFAS (Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards), compared with
ADAAG, 172-173
Undue burden, _165-166, 239
factors to be weighed, 165
and provision of FAPE, 239
Undue hardship, _110-112, 127
Unequal opportunity to benefit, 66-68
U.S. citizenship, 29
U.S. Department of Education, 258, 261-265. See also Office for
Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 119
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 266
U.S. Department of Justice, 258, 265
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 98, 259-260, 265-266 Use of alcohol, 29
Videotapes, 235
Visual communication, 231-233, 242, (247)
alternatives to, 231-233
review, 242, (247)
Voice output, 232
Visual disabilities. See Auxiliary aids and services;
Communication, alternatives to visual information
Walkways, 173
Work schedules, adjusting, 104-105
examples, 104-105
Worksheets, 47-53, (54-60), 81-83, (84-95), 128-135, (136-154,)
176-187, (188-224,) 241-245, (246-256)
communication, 241-245, (246-256)
conducting the planning process, 47-53, (54-60)
employment, 128-135, (136-154)
nondiscrimination policies and practices, 81-83, (84-95)
program accessibility, 176-187, (188-224)
transition plan, 186-187, (219-220, 222-224)
Work site modification, 108-109
example, 108
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