Sentences with phrase «defined as a disability»

Former USC coach Steve Sarkisian has filed a lawsuit against the university, alleging that the school broke the law for firing him without allowing him to seek treatment for alcoholism, which is defined as a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Only 37.1 % of the dogs had «Excellent» function, which was defined as no disability and inability to tell which limb had surgery.

Legally, employers have a responsibility to support jobseekers and employees with protected characteristics, including mental health conditions which are defined as a disability, under the 2010 Equality Act.

Any person suffering from at least 40 percent disability as certified by appropriate medical authorities is defined as a disability.

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(a) Schedule 2.7 (a) of the Disclosure Schedule contains a list setting forth each employee benefit plan, program, policy or arrangement (including any «employee benefit plan» as defined in Section 3 (3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended («ERISA»)(«ERISA Plan»)-RRB-, including, without limitation, employee pension benefit plans, as defined in Section 3 (2) of ERISA, multi-employer plans, as defined in Section 3 (37) of ERISA, employee welfare benefit plans, as defined in Section 3 (1) of ERISA, deferred compensation plans, stock option plans, bonus plans, stock purchase plans, fringe benefit plans, life, hospitalization, disability and other insurance plans, severance or termination pay plans and policies, sick pay plans and vacation plans or arrangements, whether or not an ERISA Plan (including any funding mechanism therefore now in effect or required in the future as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or otherwise), whether formal or informal, oral or written, under which (i) any current or former employee, director or individual consultant of the Company (collectively, the «Company Employees») has any present or future right to benefits and which are contributed to, sponsored by or maintained by the Company or (ii) the Company or any ERISA Affiliate (as hereinafter defined) has had, has or may have any actual or contingent present or future liability or obligation.

In the event Mr. Block's employment terminates due to his death or disability (as defined in his offer letter), he or his estate will be entitled to receive the following payments and benefits (less applicable tax withholdings), in addition to any other compensation and benefits to which he (or his estate) may be entitled under applicable plans, programs and agreements of the Company:

«The vesting of each executive's awards will accelerate upon termination of his employment for any reason (including a resignation for good reason) other than cause, death or disability (as such terms are defined in such executive's employment agreement) if such termination takes place upon or within two years following a change in control (as defined in such executive's employment agreement) that occurs during the term of his employment agreement and such executive signs a general waiver and release that has become effective.»

He has defined his identity as that of one made dependent on others by his disabilities.

The IDEA defines a child with disability as one who, by reason of his disability, «needs special education and related services.

The 504 Plan takes its name from Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a federal law that prohibits schools that receive federal funding from excluding or otherwise discriminating against a student with a «disability» solely on the basis of that disability.6 A «disability» under Section 504 is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAA) as a «physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities.»

A student does not need to have a disability (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act)(ADAAA) to receive an IHCP.

Service animals are defined as dogs or miniature horses that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.

[2] Mainstream organizations are defined here as those working in different projects, without a focus on disability — as opposed to disability focused NGOs, which usually implement (or partner with local organizations for that purpose) different types of projects, with persons with disabilities as their primary beneficiaries.

As we all know, they are not defined nor confined by their disability and this name change reflects that sentiment.»

HUD defines an impediment to fair housing choice as any actions, omissions or decisions that restrict or have the effect of restricting the availability of housing choices, based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin.

In the largest study of its kind, researchers found only 34 (0.31 %) healthy volunteers with serious adverse events, which are defined by the FDA as those that result in death; are life - threatening; require or prolong in - patient hospitalization; or cause a disability, congenital anomaly or birth defect.

Substantial benefit was defined as an improvement of 50 percent or more from the baseline pain and disability assessment.

A: The ADA defines a disability as substantial impairment of a major life activity.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines an individual with a disability as

The U.S. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act defines the concept of the Least Restrictive Environment as the opportunity for a student with a disability to be «provided with supplementary aids and services necessary to achieve educational goals if placed in a setting with non-disabled peers.»

Assistive technology is defined as any item, piece of equipment, or system of products that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

We define online hate speech, or cyberhate, as the use of electronic communications technology to spread bigoted or hateful messages or information about people based on their actual (or perceived) race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other similar characteristic.

a student with a disability as defined in section 200.1 (zz) of this Title, who transfers school districts within the same academic year, is provided with a free appropriate public education, including services comparable to those described in the previously held individualized education program (IEP) pursuant to section 200.4 (e)(8) of this Title.

Accountability groups shall mean, for each public school, school district and charter school, those groups of students for each grade level or annual high school cohort, as described in paragraph (16) of this subdivision comprised of: all students; students from major racial and ethnic groups, as set forth in subparagraph (bb)(2)(v) of this section; students with disabilities, as defined in section 200.1 of this Title, including, beginning with the 2009 - 2010 school year, students no longer identified as students with disabilities but who had been so identified during the preceding one or two school years; students with limited English proficiency, as defined in Part 154 of this Title, including, beginning with the 2006 - 2007 school year, a student previously identified as a limited English proficient student during the preceding one or two school years; and economically disadvantaged students, as identified pursuant to section 1113 (a)(5) of the NCLB, 20 U.S.C. section 6316 (a)(5)(Public Law, section 107 - 110, section 1113 [a][5], 115 STAT.

(b) The following terms are defined in the same manner as presented in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) Individualized Education Program, and Individualized Family Service Plan.

Hate speech is defined as expressions of hatred towards an individual or group, motivated by prejudice around race, disability, ethnicity, nationality, religion or sexual orientation.

Alternate assessment means a State alternate assessment recommended by the committee on special education, for use by students with disabilities as defined in section 100.1 (t)(2)(iv) of this Part in lieu of a required State assessment.

Each student with a disability, as such term is defined in section 200.1 (cc) of this Title, shall have access to the full range of programs and services set forth in this Part to the extent that such programs and services are appropriate to such student's special educational needs.

IDEA legislation defines this category of disability as referring to communication difficulties like stuttering, impaired articulation, or language / voice impairments that have a detrimental impact on a child's educational performance.

Limited to students with special needs, those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; cerebral palsy; Down syndrome; an intellectual disability; muscular dystrophy; Phelan - McDermid syndrome; Prader - Willi syndrome; spina - bifida; Williams syndrome; identified as deaf, visually impaired, or having a traumatic brain injury defined by the State Board of Education; those who are hospitalized or homebound with a medically diagnosed physical or psychiatric condition for more than six months; or students age 3, 4, or 5 who are considered «high - risk» due to developmental delays

Vision and support for differentiated instruction (defined later), with particular attention to meeting the needs of struggling learners, English language learners, and students with disabilities as well as accelerated learners

NAEP results are provided for groups of students defined by shared characteristics: gender, type of school, location, race / ethnicity, eligibility for free / reduced - price school lunch programs, students with disabilities, and students identified as English language learners.

The Reach Institute for School Leadership affords equal opportunity to all students, and other participants without regard to race, color, religion, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (as defined under California law), veteran status, family care status, sexual orientation, sex (which includes gender and gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other basis protected by law.)

IDEA (2004) defined an assistive technology as «any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability» (Sec. 602, Definitions).

Special education is defined as specially designed instruction, provided at no cost to parents, in order to meet the unique needs of a child with an educational or developmental disability.

As a national study, providing information at a high level of statistical precision about various subgroups (defined by characteristics such as race / ethnicity, sex, disability status, school type such as private versus public school, etc.), MGLS: 2017 is a large undertakinAs a national study, providing information at a high level of statistical precision about various subgroups (defined by characteristics such as race / ethnicity, sex, disability status, school type such as private versus public school, etc.), MGLS: 2017 is a large undertakinas race / ethnicity, sex, disability status, school type such as private versus public school, etc.), MGLS: 2017 is a large undertakinas private versus public school, etc.), MGLS: 2017 is a large undertaking.

Specifically, PSEL defines effectiveness in this area as ensuring that students have equitable access to effective teachers and supports, developing policies that fairly address student misconduct, and confronting biases and «low expectations associated with race, class, culture and language, gender and sexual orientation, and disability or special status,» among other tenets.

Established by the Illinois state legislature in 1895 as The Public School Teachers» Pension and Retirement Fund of Chicago, CTPF is the administrator of a multi-employer defined benefit public employee retirement system providing retirement, survivor, and disability benefits for certain certified teachers and employees of the Chicago Public Schools.

Results are provided for groups of students defined by shared characteristics — race or ethnicity, gender, eligibility for free / reduced - price school lunch, highest level of parental education, type of school, charter school, type of school location, region of the country, status as students with disabilities, and status as students identified as English language learners.

Dyslexia is often defined as a language - based reading disability.

The module defines intensive intervention and DBI, describes how intensive intervention fits within a tiered system such as MTSS, RTI, or PBIS, demonstrates how intensive intervention can provide a systemic process to deliver specialized instruction for students with disabilities, and provides two case examples to allow viewers to apply new knowledge.

To be protected under ADA, you must have a disability as defined by the ADA, and you must also be able to do the job you want or were hired to do, with or without reasonable accommodations.

The new Every Student Succeeds Act governing K - 12 education in the United States defines and endorses Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework to help achieve greater opportunity and academic achievement for all learners, including those with disabilities, English learners, and «gifted and talented» students.

Social and emotional learning featured prominently in the act, which defined safe and supportive schools as those that ``... foster a safe, positive, healthy and inclusive whole - school learning environment that (i) enable students to develop positive relationships with adults and peers, regulate their emotions and behavior, achieve academic and non-academic success in school and maintain physical and psychological health and well - being and (ii) integrate services and align initiatives that promote students» behavioral health, including social and emotional learning, bullying prevention, trauma sensitivity, dropout prevention, truancy reduction, children's mental health, foster care and homeless youth education, inclusion of students with disabilities, positive behavioral approaches that reduce suspensions and expulsions and other similar initiatives.»

Special education programs and services are provided by trained personnel in the following areas as defined by federal and state law: autism, deaf - blindness, deafness, developmental delay, hearing impairment, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, emotional disabilities, specific learning disability, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury or visual impairment including blindness.

Special Education & Disabilities: Whether IDEA's FAPE requirement that a student's IEP must provide educational benefit as defined by Endrew F. outweighs IDEA's preference for such benefit in the least restrictive environment.

Intellectual (or Cognitive) Disability, formerly labeled «mental retardation,» is defined by IDEA as «significantly sub-average general intellectual functioning, existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior and manifested during the developmental period, that adversely affects a child's educational performance.»

Autism, as defined by IDEA, refers to «a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident (but not required) before age three, that adversely affects a child's educational performance.»

If the medical information submitted is insufficient to establish if the individual has a disability as defined in the Rehabilitation Act, as amended, and / or what accommodation (s) is necessary and would be most effective, the decision - maker may request supplemental information and documentation.

Vulnerable Road Users (VRU) are defined as non-motorised road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists as well as motor - cyclists and persons with disabilities or reduced mobility and orientation.