The definition of "wheelchair'' includes a wide variety of mobility devices. This inclusiveness is consistent with the legislative history of the ADA (See S. Rept. 101-116 at 48). While some mobility devices may not look like many persons' traditional idea of a wheel chair, three and four wheeled devices, of many varied designs, are used by individuals with disabilities and must be transported. The definition of "common wheelchair,'' developed by the Access Board, is intended to help transit providers determine which wheelchairs they have to carry. The definition involves an "envelope'' relating to the Access Board requirements for vehicle lifts.
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- 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016) (1)
- 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations (1)
- 49 CFR Part 37 - Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities at Intercity, Commuter, and High Speed Passenger Railroad Station Platforms; Miscellaneous Amendments (1)
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Your Wheelchair and How to Choose It
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How To: Choose a Wheelchair Video
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Your Wheelchair and How to Choose It
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Wheelmill System Informational Design Video
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Wheelmill System Informational Design Video
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Wheelchair Operation (Helping #6)
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- Amos Winter: The cheap all-terrain wheelchair | TED Talks
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Wheelchair Operation (Helping #6)
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