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Laws and RegulationsOn January 7, 2021, Delegate Mark Sickles, Chairman of the Health, Welfare, and Institutions Committee, introduced HB 1848 as an amendment to Virginia’s Human Rights Act in order to protect individual
Laws and RegulationsADA Title I protects people from discrimination on the grounds of disability during the hiring process and employment. The ADA regulations apply to every aspect of employment, starting with the recrui
Laws and RegulationsPeople with disabilities comprise the largest minority group in the United States . To effectively address this group, both from a victim and perpetrator perspective, law enforcement officers require
Laws and RegulationsTicket sales for events are a covered activity under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) . When a venue for an event provides tickets for sale to third-party vendors (which includes online ticke
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Laws and RegulationsFor the past few years, several states have transitioned to requiring their state health insurance plans to offer at least some coverage for individuals and families with a need for autism spectrum di
Laws and RegulationsOne of the worst fears faced by some parents with disabilities is that their children may be taken away by government authorities just because of perceptions about their disability. Historically, it’s
Laws and RegulationsFreelancing has become one of the nation’s most common and preferred ways to work. Freelancing affords people the right to have a flexible schedule, work on their terms, and choose the jobs they want
Laws and RegulationsIn 2018, 20.3 million Americans over age 12 had a substance use disorder (SUD), according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics . Among those, 8.1 million had an alcohol use disorder (AUD),
Laws and RegulationsComplying with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations regarding restrooms may seem tricky because of the number and scope guidelines that must be met. A poorly constructed bathroom can
Laws and RegulationsOne simple way clothing stores, mall outlets, gyms and fitness boutiques can build loyalty with the one in four American adults with a disability is to outfit the establishment with included accessibl
Laws and RegulationsLailah Martone, just shy of seven years old, has global delays and is not even close to being potty-trained. While her size may be smaller than her peers, weighing in at thirty pounds and standing for
Laws and RegulationsThe Air Carrier Access Act , a federal law, prevents airlines from refusing travel to individuals based solely on their disabilities, yet a new restriction American Airlines allegedly introduced this
Laws and RegulationsMany individuals rely on regularly scheduled, fixed-route public transportation services for their travel needs. Paratransit is a wheelchair-accessible, public transportation service for individuals w
Laws and RegulationsThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates communications systems across the United States, but it also plays in manufacturing electronics. Electronics emit electromagnetic waves, which can
Laws and RegulationsIn 1973, the Rehabilitation Act was passed with the goal of ending discrimination by any federal program or agency against people with disabilities. In the decades since its passage, the Act has been
Laws and RegulationsAs places of public accommodation, hotels, inns, motels and other facilities offering sleeping rooms for short-term stays are required to provide accessible lodging options for people with disabilitie
Laws and RegulationsWhile service animals are protected federally by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , the same can’t be said for emotional support animals, which are also called "comfort animals." They may ser
Laws and RegulationsAccessibility is standard for new construction today, but that hasn’t always been the case. Federal accessibility laws didn’t come into play until 1968, when the Architectural Barriers Act declared al
Laws and RegulationsIf your business requires a sales or service counter, it’s important to ensure the counter meets a set of standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act . A counter that’s too high could limit ac
Laws and RegulationsService animals are defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as dogs who are trained to provide assistance or complete tasks for a person with disabilities. In some cases, miniature horses
Laws and RegulationsWhile both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs provide financial benefits to individuals with disabilities, the eligibility criteria for each pr
Laws and RegulationsBeginning October 1, the White House must provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters at public COVID-19 briefings. This is the result of a suit filed by the National Association of the Deaf (NA
