[blindlaw] Fw: Accommodation and Compliance series:The ADAAmendments Act of 2008

John joramsey at cox.net
Sat Jan 3 23:23:33 UTC 2009


This is a Jim McCarthy question, although there are a few other members of
the list with expertise of their own, but it is definitely not open to any
and all forms of adaptive equipment.
Take care,
John

John A. Ramsey Jr., Esq.

Gainesville, FL 32609

Phone: (352) 505-6642



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Mark,

It seems to be an indirect way of saying that the measurement of visual 
acuity, for the purposes of the ADAA, shall be done with simple optical 
correction, rather than without.  In other words, if you wear glasses or 
contacts, your acuity with correction determines your level of disability, 
rather than without them.  Since that standard is already applied in the 
definition of "blindness", it seems reasonable to apply it also in the 
ADAA.

In all other cases, adaptive devices and technologies, medical or other 
interventions, and pretty much anything else you can think of which might 
classify you as "less" disabled or "no longer" disabled shall not be 
considered.

Of course, that's a layman's interpretation.  If you need a legal opinion, 
consult someone who knows what they're talking about.  *grin*

Joseph

On Sat, Jan 03, 2009 at 07:50:57AM -0800, Mark BurningHawk wrote:
> Am I understanding correctly, that a person with contact lenses is
> considered disabled?

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