regard to the term ‘‘mobility impairments,'' the Department intended a broad reading so that a wide range of disabilities, including circulatory and respiratory disabilities, that make walking...
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Definition of "wheelchair.'' (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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Appendix B: Overview of Federal Regulations and Guidance for Detectable Warnings
The ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) defines detectable warnings as “a standardized surface feature built in or applied to walking surfaces or other elements...
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B. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Section 904.2 requires that “[a]ll portions of counters required to comply with 904 shall be located adjacent to a walking surface complying with 403.” 2010 Standards § 904.2....
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Standards
Criteria (Metric) ASTM F 802 - 83(2003) Standard Guide for Selection of Certain Walkway Surfaces when Considering Footwear Traction ASTM F 1637 - 02 Standard Practice for Safe Walking...
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Definition of "wheelchair." (Section-by-Section Analysis)
regard to the term ‘‘mobility impairments,'' the Department intended a broad reading so that a wide range of disabilities, including circulatory and respiratory disabilities, that make walking...
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Need for and Benefits of the Proposed Standards
the population of people aged 15 and older: • 27.4 million (11.9 percent) had difficulty with ambulatory activities of the lower body; • 22.6 million (9.8 percent) had difficulty walking...
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C. Raised Porches Are Part Of the Store That Must Be Made Accessible and Located On An Accessible Route
Pursuant to Chapter 4, Section 403, accessible routes must have compliant walking surfaces, slopes no greater than 1:20 in the direction of travel and cross slopes no greater than 1:48,...
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Alterations Affecting Primary Function Areas: ADA Standard Section 202.4
Section 202.4 covers the most current ADA Standards for alterations affecting primary function area.
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Garaventa Evacu-Trac CD7 Evacuation Chair
This allows the operator to walk around the chair to clear an obstruction or assist a passenger in distress....
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Substantially Limited in Working
individual is limited in meeting (for example, jobs requiring repetitive bending, reaching, or manual tasks, jobs requiring repetitive or heavy lifting, prolonged sitting or standing, extensive walking...
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a) "Neighborhood" Access Theory
opined that each City park is "unique," and therefore, the City's efforts to offer program access to its park system was not "workable" in light of the length of time it would take to walk...
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4.3.2 Transfer Surfaces and Imaging Equipment Functions
Bone loss is especially prevalent among persons with mobility disabilities who cannot perform weight-bearing exercise, such as walking or running....
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Differences in Perspectives between Designers/Photographers and Visually Impaired Occupants
Have you ever walked down a stair and found that you’re seeing at the top of the fixture as you’re negotiating the stair and I have perfectly fine vision, although it’s beginning to fail...
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Section 37.165 Lift and Securement Use
., an elderly person who can walk on a level surface without use of a mobility aid but cannot raise his or her legs sufficiently to climb bus steps) must also be permitted to use the lift...
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Sections 35.108(b) and 36.105(b)—Physical or Mental Impairment
activity will constitute a disability under the first prong of the definition.4 Major life activities that might be substantially limited by pregnancy-related impairments could include walking...
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Section 37.165 Lift and Securement Use
., an elderly person who can walk on a level surface without use of a mobility aid but cannot raise his or her legs sufficiently to climb bus steps) must also be permitted to use the lift...
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A Bird’s Eye View of the House Deliberations
They feared that the committees might significantly weaken the bill, and that the disability community might walk out of the process in frustration....
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[2010 ADAS] 105.2.5 NFPA
Smoke alarms shall be installed not less than a 3 foot (0.91 m) horizontal distance from the door or opening of a bathroom that contains a bathtub or shower unless this would prevent placement...
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APPENDIX A. GUIDELINES FOR SERVICE ANIMAL RELIEF AREAS (SARA)
A passenger terminal building with either single or multiple security checkpoints and separate public sterile areas, but with excessive walking distances will be better served with multiple...
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Key Differences Between Routes
Exterior accessible routes may include accessible parking space access aisles, curb ramps, crosswalks at vehicular ways, walks, ramps, and platform lifts....
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R202 Alterations and Elements Added to Existing Facilities (Section-by-Section Analysis)
An accessible “path of travel” may consist of walks and sidewalks; curb ramps and other interior or exterior pedestrian ramps; clear floor paths through lobbies, corridors, rooms, and other...
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Mary Ann Hay, IALD, LEED™ AP. Artificial Lighting
It’s not thought about in terms of architectural spaces [but] it’s very important for pedestrians walking through....
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Service Animals
Providing stability for a person who has difficulty walking. Alerting a person who has hearing loss when someone is approaching from behind....
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Dennis W. Siemsen, O.D., Low Vision Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic
It’s easy to make things bigger when you – when you either sit closer, walk closer, drive closer, or bring the newspaper closer to you if you’re trying to read....
