Labeling a person equates the person with a condition and can be disrespectful and dehumanizing....
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3. In general, refer to the person first and the disability second.
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General guidance
Where a long description is needed, there are mechanisms other than alt-text that can be employed....
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Links
Image alt text can only be read by a screen reader; it cannot be acted upon (i.e., a user cannot copy the link, and cannot activate the link when it is embedded in alt text). ...
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C. Clear Floor Space
When there is a vestibule into the public or employee restroom that does not have fully automatic doors, is there a 30"x48" clear floor space where one can be outside the swing of a hinged...
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G.11. - Should agencies keep track of exceptions?
An agency's CIO office/Section 508 Coordinator can provide more information on the agency's processes for reporting and documenting exceptions....
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Do all state and local buildings need to be accessible (comply with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design?)
Sometimes this can be accomplished through non-structural methods....
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1. & 2. Sidewalk Slope
.: slopes tilting side to side) less than 1:50 (critical dimension of ´" or less) [sic] so persons who use wheelchairs can conveniently negotiate the routes?...
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Other recreation facilities. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The discussion of the comments received by the Department on these issues and the Department's response to those comments can be found in either the section entitled ‘‘Other Issues'' of...
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v. Infusion pumps
Problems can arise with infusion pumps when there are errors in dosing rate or fluid volume....
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A4.13.11 Door Opening Force
Although most people with disabilities can exert at least 5 lbf (22.2N), both pushing and pulling from a stationary position, a few people with severe disabilities cannot exert 3 lbf (13.13N...
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D2. Clear Passage
[See figure 24 in the appendix at the back of the checklist] Yes _____ No _____ If No, does another entrance have an accessible door or can both doors be propped open during voting...
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A4.13.11 DOOR OPENING FORCE
Although most people with disabilities can exert at least 5 lbf (22.2N), both pushing and pulling from a stationary position, a few people with severe disabilities cannot exert even 3 lbf...
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Ramps [4.8]
Generally, changes in level up to 6 inches can be treated as a curb ramp....
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SUMMARY
Although disability access regulations can seem confusing, if you keep in mind the goal of the ADA and State law is to provide full and equal access to your disabled customers, you have...
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R410.2 Finish and Contrast
Additional factors affecting the ease with which the text can be distinguished from its background include shadows cast by lighting sources, surface glare, and the uniformity of the text...
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Dining Areas [5.4]/ Raised Platforms [5.7]
Platform lifts can be used at raised platforms that serve a head table or speaker's lectern but not other dining areas except where existing constraints make ramp (or elevator) access infeasible...
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2) Where the Standard says "Changes in level are not permitted"
Since the explanation is only found in Advisory 304.2 and not in the actual text of the Standard, can it be relied upon as valid?...
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Questionnaire
A full version of the questionnaire given to the subjects after traveling over each surface can be found in Appendix C. The questionnaire was developed by the study investigators....
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Engineered vs. Outside
The high R2 values for the engineered surfaces show that vibrations for a particular surface can be predicted by knowing the surfaces roughness....
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Summary of Findings -Phase I & II
Summary of Findings -Phase I & II The test results indicate that shape, form and textures on models of fish can be easily recognized and correlated with descriptive information about...
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703.7.1 Finish and Contrast
Additional factors affecting the ease with which the text can be distinguished from its background include shadows cast by lighting sources, surface glare, and the uniformity of the text...
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Recumbent Tricycles
However, when turning at higher speeds, these vehicles can be unstable....
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§1630.2(j)(4)(i)
the manner in which the individual performs the major life activity; and/or the duration of time it takes the individual to perform the major life activity, or for which the individual can...
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2.1.1
For example, ACI 117, Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials and Commentary can be included without having to list the hundreds of individual tolerances given...