(b) In determining whether an individual poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others, a public accommodation must make an individualized assessment, based on reasonable judgment that relies on current medical knowledge or on the best available objective evidence, to ascertain: The nature, duration, and severity of the risk; the probability that the potential injury will actually occur; and whether reasonable Modifications of policies, practices, or procedures or the provision of auxiliary aids or services will mitigate the risk.
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(Authority: 5 USC §301; 28 USC §509; 42 USC §12186(b); 42 USC §12205(a)
Source: Order No. 1513-91, 56 FR 35592 | July 26, 1991)
Source: Order No. 1513-91, 56 FR 35592 | July 26, 1991)


