The Board sponsors and coordinates research for use in developing accessibility guidelines and providing technical assistance to the public....
Search Results "On-Board Wheelchair"
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Research Projects
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I. Purpose of the Regulatory Action
For example, an individual using a wheelchair who needs to access the bus will be able to board the bus even though sidewalk construction or snow prevents the individual from boarding the...
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304 Turning Space
The Department recognizes that the technical specifications for T-shaped and circular turning spaces in the 1991 and 2010 Standards, which are based on manual wheelchair dimensions, may...
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904 Sales and Service Counters
The Board has retained the specified height of 36 inches for sales and service counters, which is consistent with the original ADAAG, to accommodate both persons who use wheelchairs and...
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Shower Threshold
Commenters recommended that a higher threshold be permitted for transfer showers since wheelchair maneuvering over the threshold is not necessary in using the shower. Response....
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Tread Obstacles on Beach Access Routes
When the surface of the beach access route is paved or is built with boards, tread obstacles must not be more than a half of an inch (13 millimeters) high....
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5. Medical Diagnostic Equipment
From the Board’s website: “The Board has issued accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment under section 510 of the Rehabilitation Act....
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5. Medical Diagnostic Equipment
From the Board’s website: “The Board has issued accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment under section 510 of the Rehabilitation Act....
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5. Medical Diagnostic Equipment
From the Board’s website: “The Board has issued accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment under section 510 of the Rehabilitation Act....
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5. Medical Diagnostic Equipment
From the Board’s website: “The Board has issued accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment under section 510 of the Rehabilitation Act....
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5. Transportation Vehicles
The Access Board issued an advance notice for public commend on an update of guidelines for rail cars on February 14, 2020. ...
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Courtesy Phones
The Board has interpreted the reference to "public telephones" as including courtesy phones but has included a specific reference to them in 217.1 so that their coverage is clear....
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4.4 Equipment Barriers and Solutions
Use an assistive device, such as a transfer board, to make moving from your wheelchair to the equipment easier Purchase equipment with removable or swing-away seats to allow a wheelchair...
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References
In: Board USA, editor. Washington DC2004. 8. Finley M, McQuade K, Rodgers M....
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Terms Defined in Referenced Standards: ADA Standard Section 106.2
Section 106.2 of the ADA Standards covers information on the definitions of terms that are defined in Referenced Standards.
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Control End Wall: ADA Standard Section 607.4.2.2
Section 607.4.2.2 covers the current ADA Standards for grab bars on the control end of bathtubs without permanent seats.
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General: ADA Standard Section 218.1
Section 218.1 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards on scoping requirements for transportation facilities.
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General: ADA Standard Section 238.1
Section 238.1 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards on scoping requirements for golf facilities.
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Clearances: ADA Standard Section 403.5
Section 403.5 covers the current ADA Standards for clearances on walking surfaces that are part of an accessible route.
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General: ADA Standard Section 231.1
Section 231 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards on scoping requirements for judicial facilities.
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Duration: ADA Standard Section 408.3.2.2
Section 408.3.2.2 covers the current ADA Standards for the duration of swinging doors on limited-use/limited-application elevator.
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General: ADA Standard Section 211.1
Section 211.1 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards on scoping requirements for drinking fountains.
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General: ADA Standard Section 234.1
Section 234.1 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards on scoping requirements for amusement rides.
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Public Buildings: ADA Standard Section 217.4.2.1
Section 217.4.2.1 covers scoping requirements in the current ADA Standards for TTYs on the floor of a public building.