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A few of the articles for April 2011; much more at website...
*U.S. Access Board
Board Seeks Comment on Access to Shared Use Paths
The U.S. Access Board seeks public comment on a new initiative to develop accessibility guidelines for shared use paths which provide a means of transportation and recreation for various users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, skaters, and others, including people with disabilities. The new guidelines will provide technical provisions for incorporating accessibility into the construction or alteration of shared use paths covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural Barriers Act for federally funded paths - read more..
*John Muir Health Settles EEOC Disability Lawsuit
John Muir Health agreed to pay $340,000 to eight health care workers and to implement preventative measures to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The settlement resolves the EEOC's suit, which had charged that John Muir withdrew job offers to seven nurses and one lab technician based on workplace restrictions imposed by independent doctors contracted by John Muir to conduct pre-employment health screenings. Read more...
*Justice Issues New Technical Assistance Material
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a new document to assist small businesses in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) titled, ADA UPDATE: A PRIMER FOR SMALL BUSINESS. The document is an illustrated guide to help small businesses understand the new and updated requirements of the revised ADA regulations. Read more...
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