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The Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (VAEHA) P.L. 98-435, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1973ee–1973ee-6, is a United States law passed in 1984 that mandates easy access for handicapped and elderly person to voter registration and polling places during Federal elections.
Stairs can be a huge safety concern, especially if there are balance or mobility issues. A stair lift —a motorized chair that attaches to a rail to glide you up and down safely—might seem like ...
With 12.2% of Americans struggling to walk or climb stairs, a stair lift can make a major difference in accessibility at home. Those who face mobility issues, such as seniors, people recovering ...
This calculates to 51 million Americans who have difficulties in functioning every day. 32% over age 65 will have difficulty walking, which may require use of walkers, wheelchairs and canes. To make life easier for the elder, some modifications that can aid them are wider entrances, grab rails, elevator chairs on stairs, etc.
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 is a legislation, initiated by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India [1] to provide more effective provision for maintenance and welfare of parents and senior citizens. It makes it a legal obligation for children and heirs to provide maintenance to senior ...
Older Americans Act of 1965: Long title: To provide assistance in the development of new or improved programs to help older persons through grants to the States for community planning and services and for training, through research, development, or training project grants, and to establish within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare an operating agency to be designated as the ...
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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act forbids employers from discrimination against workers ages 40 and older. Yet while age discrimination is illegal, it can still be a concern.