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VII. APPENDIX: OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION
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Glossary of Acronyms
National Council on Independent Living NCLH National Center for Law and the Handicapped NESS National Easter Seal Society NFB National Federation...
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Telephones
For the most up-to-date details on regulations, proposed rules, and resources, visit the website of the Federal Communication Commission's Disability Rights Office....
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Section 1630.1(c) Construction
The ADA does not preempt any Federal law, or any State or local law, that grants to individuals with disabilities protection greater than or equivalent to that provided by the ADA....
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1. New Curb Ramp Construction and Alterations
In particular, new curb ramp standards were developed in order to address conflicting federal and state requirements regarding use of a half-inch curb lip at the point where the ramp meets...
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Executive Summary
While federal laws and regulations regarding accessibility have been in place for 40 years, for the first time this interdisciplinary workshop focused on developing guidelines in building...
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Department of HHS Dear Colleague Letter: Guidance and Resources for Electronic Information Technology: Ensuring Equal Access to All Health Services and Benefits Provided Through Electronic Means
Covered healthcare entities should be aware that a failure to ensure that the services they provide through EIT are accessible to people with disabilities may constitute discrimination under Federal...
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Development of the 2004 ADA/ABA Guidelines
As a Federal member of the Access Board, the Attorney General’s representative voted to approve the revised guidelines....
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Halsey Taylor Bi-Level Barrier-Free Cooler
When properly installed, unit meets state and federal requirements for both children or adults as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act....
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ADA25: Cindy's Story
Cindy is very involved in a consumer organization called the National Federation of the Blind and is the Chapter President for her local chapter....
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Place of Public Accommodation
elementary, secondary, undergraduate, or postgraduate private school, or other place of education; (11) A day care center, senior citizen center, homeless shelter, food bank, adoption agency...
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Section 35.151(c) Accessibility standards for new construction and alterations
As the Department has noted, the development of these standards represents the culmination of a lengthy effort by the Access Board to update its guidelines, to make the Federal guidelines...
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QUESTION: WHAT ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS APPLY TO PASSENGER RAIL CARS WHEN SPECIFIC DESIGN STANDARDS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN 49 CFR PART 38?
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and/or Federal Transit Administration (FTA), as applicable, should be consulted where uncertainty exists as to when or how to apply this guidance...
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Section 35.151(c) Accessibility standards for new construction and alterations (Section-by-Section Analysis)
As the Department has noted, the development of these standards represents the culmination of a lengthy effort by the Access Board to update its guidelines, to make the Federal guidelines...
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Summary of Significant Changes
The aim is to make these guidelines easier to understand and apply, particularly for regulated parties—such as public transit agencies—that frequently operate different types of non-rail...
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7. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines
The Section 508 Standards apply to electronic and information technology procured by the federal government, including computer hardware and software, websites, multimedia such as video,...
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TITLE III COVERAGE
The United States is authorized to investigate alleged violations of title III of the ADA and to bring a civil action in federal court in any case that involves a pattern or practice of...
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7. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines
The Section 508 Standards apply to electronic and information technology procured by the federal government, including computer hardware and software, websites, multimedia such as video,...
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The International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA)
Buildings and Facilities, the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code and NFPA 170 Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols, and the Federal...
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Illegal Use of Drugs
Under federal law, cannabis is treated like every other controlled substance, such as cocaine and heroin and is illegal....
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7. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines
The Section 508 Standards apply to electronic and information technology procured by the federal government, including computer hardware and software, websites, multimedia such as video,...
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Background
In converting the Federal Standards for application in California, DSA-AC was operating under a legislative mandate not to sacrifice any of the provisions of earlier editions of CBC that...
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3. If I comply with the California accessibility requirements, am I in compliance with ADA?
the business owner and/or the landlord to make sure that the facility is in compliance with the most restrictive requirements of both the California accessibility requirements AND the federal...
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For more specific information about ADA requirements affecting employment contact:
Transportation 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9305 (202) 755-7687 (TDD) For more specific information about ADA requirements for telecommunications contact: Federal...
