Implementing the U.S. DOT Reasonable Modification Rule (2019) / Chapter Skim
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75 Current State of the Practice The transit agencies that responded to the survey are considering and responding to requests for reasonable modifications. Each of the 43 agencies that responded has either a formal or informal policy or procedure for addressing reasonable modification requests.
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76 Implementing the U.S. DOT Reasonable Modification Rule safety of others, or whether, without the requested modification, the individual with a disability is able to use the transit system's services, programs, or activities for their intended purpose.
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Summary of Major Synthesis Findings and Suggestions for Further Research 77 Suggestions for Further Research Identification of best practices that would be potentially helpful include practices in determining whether or not a requested modification would constitute a fundamental alteration of service or a direct threat to the health and safety of others, and how to determine whether or not, without the requested modification, the individual with a disability could use the transit system service. A compilation of practices in documentation of reasonable modification requests, particularly ad hoc requests, could be useful to industry practitioners The topic of reasonable modification could also be studied from a legal perspective, and case law regarding this topic could be explored and analyzed.
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