ADA Terms

Question 1

Technology that can be used by people with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. It incorporates the principles of universal design, whereby each user is able to interact with the technology in ways that work best for him or her.

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Accessible information technology

Question 2

Name for products which help people who cannot use regular versions of products, primarily people with physical disabilities such as limitations to vision, hearing, and mobility.

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Adaptive technology

Question 3

These are requirements that may not be imposed on people with disabilities if are not imposed on other people.

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Additional requirements

Question 4

The dominant sign language of the Deaf community in the UnitedStates, in the English-speaking parts of Canada, and in parts of Mexico

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American Sign Language (ASL)

Question 5

Usually pronounced as [ask-e],this term for character encoding is based on the English alphabet. ASCII codes represent text in computers, communications equipment, including assistive technology (AT) such as screen readers and telephone relay service (TRS) equipment.

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American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)

Question 6

Signed into law on July 26, 1990, the ADA is a wide-ranging civil rights law that prohibits, under certain circumstances, discrimination based on disability.It affords similar protections against discrimination to Americans with disabilities as the Civil RightsAct of 1964, which made discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, and other characteristics illegal.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Obstacles or other features in the built environment that impede individualswith disabilities from gaining full and complete access to the goods and services being provided.

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Architectural barriers

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Addresses scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to sites, facilities, buildings, and elements by individuals with disabilities.

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Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)

Question 9

A final certification that a State or local building code meets orexceeds the minimum requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III foraccessibility and usability of facilities covered by that Title.

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Certification of equivalency

Question 10

A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of such an impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment.

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Disability

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National law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities

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Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)

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Federal agency primarily responsible for enforcement of Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which deals with employment discrimination.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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Fundamental job duties of the employment position the individual with a disability holds or desires.

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Essential job function

Question 14

A modification that is so significant that it alters the essential nature of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations offered. If a public entity can demonstrate that the modification would fundamentally alter the nature of its service, program, or activity, it is not required to make the modification. If a public accommodation (private entity) can demonstrate that a modification would fundamentally alter the nature of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations it provides, it is not required to make the modification.

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Fundamental alteration

Question 15

A physical impairment is a physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the body systems. A mental impairment is any mental or psychological disorder.

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Impairment

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A person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual or a record of such an impairment or is regarded as having such an impairment.

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Individual with a Disability

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Individuals with disabilities must be integrated to the maximum extent appropriate.

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Integration

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An informal dialogue between the employer and employee used to identify the precise limitations resulting from the disability and determine potential reasonable accommodations that could overcome those limitations.

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Interactive Process

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An activity that an average person can perform with little or no difficulty.

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Major life activity

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Organization that provides training, technical assistance and research on access to parks, recreation, and tourism.

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National Center on Accessibility (NCA)

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Independent Federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting Americans with disabilities.

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National Council on Disability (NCD)

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Under the U.S. Department of Labor, provides national leadership by developing and influencing disability-related employment policies as well as practices that affect the employment of people with disabilities

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Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)

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A modification or adjustment to a job, the work environment, or the way things usually are done that enables a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy an equal employment opportunity.

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Reasonable accommodation

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A public entity must modify its policies, practice, or procedures to avoid discrimination unless the modification would fundamentally alter the nature of its service, program, or activity.

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Reasonable modification

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An individual who is unable to perform, or is significantly limited in the ability to perform, a major life activity that the average person in the general population can perform.

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Substantial limitation

Question 26

Title I

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Of the five titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title I of the ADA pertains toEmployment. Under ADA Title I, covered entities shall not discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability. This applies to job application procedures, hiring, advancement and discharge of employees, worker’s compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

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Title II

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Of the five titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title II of the ADA pertains toState and Local Government (public entities). ADA Title II requires agencies to comply with regulations similar to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These rules cover access to all services, programs, or activities offered by the public entity, and extends coverage to public transportation entities. Access includes physical access described in the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards or the ADA Standards for Accessible Design and access that might be obstructed by discriminatory policies or procedures of the entity.

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Title III

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Of the five titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title III of the ADA pertains to Public Accommodations (private entities). Under ADA Title III, no individual may be discriminated against on the basis of disability with regards to the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, or accommodations of any place of public accommodation by any person who owns, leases(or leases to), or operates a place of public accommodation.

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Title IV

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Of the five titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title IV of the ADA pertains to Telecommunications. ADA Title IV addresses telephone and television access for individuals with hearing and speech disabilities. Specific requirements under Title IV include: closed captioning ofFederally funded public service announcements (PSA), and telephone companies must establish in-state and state-to-state telecommunications relay services (TRS) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Question 30

Title V

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Of the five titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title V of the ADA pertains to miscellaneous provisions, most of which apply to all titles of the ADA.

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Significant difficulty or expense. A public accommodation is not required to provide any auxiliary aid or service that would result in:

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Undue burden

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An action that requires “significant difficulty or expense” in relation to the size of the employer, the resources available, and the nature of the operation.

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Undue hardship

Question 33

A public entity does not have to take any action that it can demonstrate would result in an undue financial and administrative burden. This applies in program accessibility, effective communication, and auxiliary aids and services.

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Undue financial and administrative burden

Question 34

term applied to
any place where a child plays, such as parks, greens, and yards, and is not limited
to a purpose-built playground.

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Playspace

Question 35

means that there are play opportunities available that the children can access and use, and wish to use.

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Play Value

Question 36

7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design and key elements of each

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1. Be fair
   - Equitable opportunities for physical, cognitive, communication, social/emotional, and sensory development
2. Be included
   - Access flexibility: ramps, climbers, links, transfer platforms
3. Be smart
   - Simple and intuitive design: incorporating behavioral cues, sensory feedback, should be well organized, reinforce play patterns, and set clear expectations
4. Be independent
   - Individual exploration: accessible surfaces, accessible routes of travel, slide transfers
5. Be safe
   - Safety standards, comfort areas: comfortable supervision areas, clear visibility, cozy spots, jump-in points
6. Be active
   - Accommodate diverse needs: sustained, healthy physical activity, encourage cooperation and socialization
7. Be comfortable
   - Space for movement and gathering: comfortable for diverse sensory needs, comfortable approach and reach, environmental relief

Question 37

Label Biophycosocial model

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