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Accessibility is mandated by the US government
As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, removal of barriers that would hinder a person with a disability from entering, functioning, and working within a facility. Required restructuring of the facility cannot cause undue hardship for the employer.

 

As defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO), a disability (resulting from an impairment) is a restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being. Disability refers to the temporary or long-term reduction of a person's capacity to function.

Are you currently seeking legal information regarding Utah disability laws or Utah social security laws? If so, contact one of our experienced Utah disability attorneys or Utah social security attorneys today!

Any disabled person in Utah unable to perform functions he or she has performed prior to a personal injury or an accident is liable to collect disability compensation. Disability compensation benefits are payments from public or private funds to a disabled person who cannot work, such as social security or workers’ compensation benefits.

 
Disability Occupational by Category of I    
 
 
Disability Occupational Illnesses Incidence rates per 10,000 full-time workers in Utah
Skin Diseases 5.2
Dust Diseases 0.1
Respiratory Conditions 2.6
Poisoning 0.4
Physical Agents 1
Repeated Trauma 27.9
All Other 2.6

Source: CDC state health profiles occupational Disability
 

Living with a disability in Utah is tough. Doing simple tasks like getting out of bed, or taking your children to school can be painful and take extra amounts of time to do. But when an employer or the government fails to take the necessary steps of following the Americans with Disabilities Act, you might not be able to take care of your business. That's where a Utah disability lawyer can help.

In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed to prohibit any kind of disability discrimination in work environments. This legislature has helped thousands of Americans living with disability to obtain employment and assist those with disabilities have access to the same services as people without disabilities.

Topics and Issues related to Utah Disability include:

  • Worker's Compensation
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Social Security
  • Disability Benefits
  • OSHA
  • Temporary Disability

Our Utah disability lawyers can file your claim in court and sue the government to make sure they provide all disabled people with the proper access to all its buildings and services. Disability lawsuits can also force private businesses to comply with all ADA requirements.

With the help of a Utah disability lawyer or a Utah social security lawyer, you might be able to help make your life a little easier.

Are you currently seeking legal information regarding Utah disability laws or Utah social security laws? If so, contact one of our experienced Utah disability lawyers or Utah social security lawyers today!

 
Utah Audio & Video    
 
  What Defines 'Disabled'?
AUDIO, RM, 44Kbps, 3:38, 7/7/2005

Janeal Lee found her title of Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin rescinded when the pageant's organizers decided that she isn't disabled enough. Lee has muscular dystrophy and primarily uses a scooter to get around, but she is able to stand. Commentator Lennard Davis says the pageant's decision is wrong, and that definitions of disability need to become less stereotypical.
Source: NPR
 
 
Utah External Sites    
 
 

Utah Health Status Update: Utah Adults With Disabilitie
Utah adults with a disability, and especially those who needed ... Disability status among Utah adults, Utah BRFSS, 2001. Disability/No Help ...
UTAH BRFSS BRIEF
Figure 3: Prevalence of Disability Among Adults in Utah. by Age Group, Utah BRFSS, 2001 ... Figure 6: Educational Level of Utah Adults, by Disability

 

 

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Latest news about Disability cases in Utah and nationwide:

Governor Ehrlich Launches $90M in Disability Initiatives
Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., today announced his FY 2007 disability budget initiatives of nearly $90 million across State agencies, designed to...
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More Than 50 Million Americans Report Some Level of Disability
About 18 percent of Americans in 2002 said they had a disability, and 12 percent had a severe disability, according to a report released today by t...
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Disability Lawyers.com Terms

 


Today's Terms

Own Occupation (Own Occ)

Definition:
Under this definition, an insured will be considered disabled only if he or she is unable to perform the duties of his or her occupation.

PD

Definition:
Presumptive Disability. Only for SSI claims. Enables an early (presumptive) allowance of benefits for 6 months based on a substantial probability of a final allowance when all required documentation is obtained. A PD can be reversed to a denial, but the claimant does not return the PD benefits.

Augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) device

Definition:
An electronic device that talks for a person who cannot speak. The device usually has a recorded or electronic voice and can say words or sentences the user chooses.

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Topics Related to Disability:

  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Broken or Severed Limbs
  • Vision Injuries
  • Access to Public Accommodations

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Utah Disability Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Disability attorney you should contact our Disability Attorney as soon as possible:

  • American Fork
  • Bountiful
  • Brigham City
  • Cedar City
  • Clearfield
  • Draper
  • Kaysville
  • Layton
  • Lehi
  • Logan
  • Magna
  • Midvale
  • Ogden
  • Orem
  • Pleasant Grove
  • Provo
  • Riverton
  • Roy
  • Saint George
  • Salt Lake City
  • Sandy
  • South Jordan
  • Spanish Fork
  • Springville
  • Tooele
  • Vernal
  • West Jordan
 


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