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Posted: Nov 5th, 2009 at 09:13 pm
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Since everyone looks to the EEOC for the interpretation of the ADA and now the new ADA AA, everyone's been in sort of a 'holding' pattern for what the interpretations will include. This is a link to the PROPOSED ADA AA Regulations from the EEOC.
http://www.eeoc.gov/press/9-16-09f.html
PLEASE consider contacting the EEOC somehow (phone, email, snail mail, etc.) and expressing our input relative to including LTFA and how they should be added to the list and what we have all faced, good and bad. They need to hear our voices to be included. If it is still only in a 'proposed' status it can still be added. It also has a Q & A section ( http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/qanda_adaaa_nprm.html )for public input and we have 60-days apparently from 9-23-09 to do just that.
(also posted in Main and Schools)
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DD allergic to PN/TN, Eczema and severe seasonal allergies. Out grew allergy to milk and eggs.
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Posted: Nov 6th, 2009 at 08:45 am
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Cross-post from "schools"
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is super important for EVERYONE with LTFA-- not just parents and kids in public schools.
In fact, this might be MOST important to adults and young adults.
Though if LTFA are successfully added formally here, this would give TREMENDOUS leverage for everything from accommodations during job interviews to safer air travel and better accessibility in hotels and restaurants. Yes, Yes, Yes!!!
We can do it, everyone!!
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There is also a thread in main. Please see that thread for comments, planning, ideas, etc!! 
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Sesame Street just turned 40. So I guess this means that I really am older than Dirt Burt, (and Ernie) doesn't it?
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Posted: Nov 16th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
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Here's a transcript from the California town hall. There were spokespeople from epilepsy groups, diabetes groups, etc. However, there was nobody from FAAN speaking about food allergies.
http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/events/transcript.cfm
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DD: eggs, peanuts, tree nuts; OAS to cantaloupe and cucumber
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Posted: Nov 16th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
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"Oh, I'm such an unholy mess of a girl."
Virginia, US
DD: eggs, peanuts, tree nuts; OAS to cantaloupe and cucumber
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Posted: Nov 16th, 2009 at 01:13 pm
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I posted the following on my Facebook page. Please feel free to use on your FB pages.
The EEOC has proposed new regulations to implement the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. The ADAAA expanded the definition of disability to include conditions that can be episodic or hidden, such as epilepsy, diabetes, and food allergies. The regulations as proposed do not mention food allergies specifically. It is important that they do so. It will help ensure that schools provide accommodations to ensure the safety of children with food allergies. Currently, schools use the language of the ADA in applying Section 504. If you know someone with food allergies or epilepsy or diabetes, please take the time to comment on the regulations.
Link to info on the proposed regulations
http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/qanda_adaaa_nprm.html
Link to comment on the regulations
http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#documentDetail?R=0900006480a4f0d4
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"Oh, I'm such an unholy mess of a girl."
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DD: eggs, peanuts, tree nuts; OAS to cantaloupe and cucumber
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EEOC Proposed ADA AA Regulations: (URGENT) - (Read 69 Times)
