Section 36.303(c)(1)(ii) codifies the Department's longstanding interpretation that the type of auxiliary aid or service necessary to ensure effective communication will vary in accordance...
Search Results "Non-Circular Cross Section"
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Determining appropriate auxiliary aids. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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Overview
In performing the required periodic review of its existing regulations, the Department has reviewed its title II regulation section by section, and, as a result, proposes several clarifications...
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"Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Services'' (Section-by-Section Analysis)
‘‘Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Services'' (Section-by-Section Analysis) In the NPRM, the Department proposed adding ‘‘Video Interpreting Services (VIS)'' to the list of auxiliary aids...
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Size [§304.3]
Circular Turning Space Recommendation: To provide easier access, locate elements with knee and toe space outside the turning space or, with circular space, limit overlap to approximately...
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Section 1630.1(c) Construction
Section 1630.1(c) Construction The ADA must be construed as amended....
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Section 1630.2(g) Disability
Section 1630.2(g) Disability In addition to the term “covered entity,” there are several other terms that are unique to the ADA as amended....
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Whether the definition of ‘‘wheelchair'' includes the Segway® PT. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In a study of trail and other non-motorized transportation users including EPAMDs, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) found that the eye height of individuals using EPAMDs ranged...
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Subpart D — Requirements for Compatibility With Peripheral Devices and Specialized Customer Premises Equipment (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Subpart D — Requirements for Compatibility With Peripheral Devices and Specialized Customer Premises Equipment (Section-by-Section Analysis)...
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Section 35.151(g) Assembly areas
Section 35.151(g) Assembly areas In the NPRM, the Department proposed Sec. 35.151(g) to supplement the assembly area requirements of the 2004 ADAAG, which the Department is adopting as...
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‘‘Individual with a disability’’ (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
‘‘Individual with a disability’’ means a person who has a disability but does not include an individual who is currently illegally using drugs, when the public accommodation acts on...
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Historic Facilities (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
- As mandated by the ADA, the Board has established a procedure to be followed with respect to alterations to historic facilities.
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Subpart A -- General (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Subpart A -- General
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Public Entrances (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
- Generally, at least 50% of public entrances to new buildings must be accessible, rather than all entrances, as would often have resulted from the proposed approach.
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Areas of Refuge (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
- Areas of refuge (areas with direct access to a stairway, and where people who cannot use stairs may await assistance during a emergency evacuation) will be required, as proposed,...
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‘‘Commercial facilities’’ (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
‘‘Commercial facilities’’ are those facilities that are intended for nonresidential use by a private entity and whose operations affect commerce. As explained under § 36.401, ‘‘New...
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Sales Counters (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
- The final guidelines provide greater flexibility in providing access to sales counters, and no longer require a portion of every counter to be accessible.
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Homeless Shelters (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
- The proposed rule reserved the provisions on alterations to homeless shelters. The final guidelines apply alterations requirements to homeless shelters, but the requirements are...
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"Service animal.'' (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
"Service animal.'' The term "service animal'' encompasses any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability....
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M304.2.1 Slip Resistant (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE NPRM proposed to require that the standing surface on which patients stand be slip resistant. One manufacturer commented on this requirement, requesting that the rule provide...
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M301.3.2 Leg Supports (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In the MDE NPRM, the Access Board proposed to place the requirements for stirrups on diagnostic equipment used by patients in the supine, prone, or side-lying position in M301. In...
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M101.7 Units of Measurement (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In the MDE NPRM there was no explanation of the units of measurement used throughout the rule text. In order to avoid confusion and to align this final rule with the other...
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M302.3.2 Leg Supports (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE NPRM did not propose to require stirrups to provide a method of supporting, positioning, and securing the patient’s legs for diagnostic equipment used by patients in the...
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M307.4 Operating Force (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE NPRM proposed to restrict the force required to activate operable parts to 5 pounds. The Access Board sought public input on this provision in question 42 on whether the...
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M304.2 Standing Surface (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE NPRM proposed to require that the standing surface on which patients stand be slip resistant. In preparing the final rule, the Board has determined that as previously drafted...