§ 42-87-1. Definitions of disability. 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 impairment (as described […]
§ 42-87-1.1. Other definitions. 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 making visually delivered materials available to individuals with visual impairments; (iii) Acquisition […]
§ 42-87-1.2. Qualification standards. 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 question and consistent with business necessity. History of […]
§ 42-87-2. Discrimination prohibited. No otherwise qualified person with a disability shall, solely by reason of his or her 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 or denied the benefits of any program, […]
§ 42-87-3. Discriminatory acts. The discriminatory acts prohibited by § 42-87-2 include, but are not limited to, the following activities: (1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no person or entity licensed or regulated by the state, or having received financial assistance from the state, or doing business within the state, shall: (i) Deny an […]
§ 42-87-4. Civil liability. (a) Any person with a disability who is the victim of discrimination prohibited by this chapter may bring an action in the superior court against the person or entity causing the discrimination for equitable relief, compensatory and/or punitive damages or for any other relief that the court deems appropriate. (b) No […]
§ 42-87-5. Enforcement of anti-discrimination provisions. (a) Except as specifically set forth in subsections (b) and (c), the Rhode Island commission for human rights is empowered and directed to prevent any person from violating any of the provisions of §§ 42-87-1 — 42-87-4, provided that before instituting a formal hearing it shall attempt by informal […]
