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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-87-1. Definitions of disability
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As used in this chapter: (1) “Disability” means, with respect to an individual: (i) A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; (ii) A record of such impairment; or (iii) Being regarded as having such an i…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-87-1.1. Other definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) “Auxiliary aids and services” includes: (i) Qualified interpreters or other effective methods of making aurally delivered materials available to individuals with hearing impairments; (ii) Qualified readers, taped texts, or other effective methods of m…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-87-1.2. Qualification standards
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A covered entity shall not use qualification standards, employment tests, or other selection criteria based on an individual’s uncorrected vision unless the standard, test, or other selection criteria, as used by the covered entity, is shown to be job-related for the position in …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-87-2. Discrimination prohibited
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(a) No otherwise qualified person with a disability shall, solely by reason of the person’s disability, be subject to discrimination by any person or entity doing business in the state; nor shall any otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in o…