Three commenters responded to this issue, two manufacturers and a state agency concerned with accessibility. The state agency concurred with the 15-inch requirement....
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M305.2.2 Length (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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A. Coverage issues
Please indicate whether the Department should include specific language in the regulation that states that the basis for calculating the number or percentage is the number of captioned and...
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Wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices.
These new or adapted mobility aids benefit individuals with disabilities, but also present new challenges for state and local governments. ...
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Section 35.151(c) Accessibility Standards for New Construction and Alterations (Section-by-Section Analysis)
guidelines, to make the federal guidelines consistent to the extent permitted by law, and to harmonize the federal requirements with the private sector model codes that form the basis of many state...
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Introduction
In addition, to the extent consistent with State law or practice, or order of any court, respecting the provision of public education to children of those ages, the IDEA requires school...
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I. Executive Summary
Purpose This rule is necessary in order to incorporate the ADA Amendments Act’s changes to titles II (nondiscrimination in State and local government services) and III (nondiscrimination...
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C. Raised Porches Are Part Of the Store That Must Be Made Accessible and Located On An Accessible Route
The advisory note to Section 201.1 states that “[t]hese requirements are to be applied to all areas of a facility unless exempted . . . .” 2010 Standards, § 201.1 (Advisory). ...
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1. Executive Summary
The ADA covers state and local government facilities, places of public accommodation, and commercial facilities. See 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq....
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ETA Opinion: ADA Signage at Exit Doors
This comes from an interpretation of the wording in ADAAG §4.1.3(16)(a) which states: "Signs which designate permanent rooms and spaces shall comply with 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5 and 4.30.6...
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Accessible Cells in Detention and Correctional Facilities (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Since 1990, the number of Oklahoma inmates age 45 or older has quadrupled, and, in 2006, ten percent (10%) of the Oklahoma state prison population was elderly. ...
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Requirements for Renovation or New Construction
Under Title II, any alterations to, or new construction of, State or local government facilities made after January 26, 1992, must conform either with the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (however...
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Common Problems Arising in the Installation of Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Current Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) policy requires State and local highway agencies to consider APS and to develop a "reasonable and consistent plan to facilitate safe street...
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R302.5.5 Regulatory Constraints
Where compliance with R302.5.1 or R302.5.2 is precluded by federal, state, or local laws the purpose of which is to preserve threatened or endangered species; the environment; or archaeological...
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II. BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On May 18, 2000, this Court, pursuant to Rule 23 of the Federal Rules, conditionally granted certification of a class that includes "all persons in the United States" covered by the ADA....
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Library Card
The Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), has developed this information for the guidance of its employees, its contractors, and its cooperating Federal and State...
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Additional Training Modules (Call ETA for details)
Proposed New ADA Sections for Public Entities (Interim Final Guidelines) (80 - 120 minutes) Proposed Changes to ADAAG Requirements (10 - 90 minutes) Comparing a State...
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2. Executive Summary
Executive Summary The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.5 The ADA requires facilities constructed or altered by state and local governments, and public accommodations...
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How to Measure Transfer Surface Height
Surface Height Regardless of the final decision on the low height measurement, the Subcommittee agreed that the height of the transfer surface would be measured in its uncompressed state...
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6.1 Deliberative Process
At the final in-person meeting, all Advisory Committee members (including those participating by teleconference) were asked to state their recommendation among these three options and their...
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Shared Streets
delineate the space on shared streets that is to be used exclusively by pedestrians, and not vehicles.46 The tactile surfaces tested included raised truncated domes that, in the United States...
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Section 1. Introduction
Authority Section 804(f)(5)(C) of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 directs the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide technical assistance to States...
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11B-805.6 Hand washing fixtures, lavatories and sinks
Lavatories are subject to Section 11B-306.3.3, Exception 1 which states: "At lavatories required to be accessible by Section 11B-213.3.4, the knee clearance shall be 27 inches (686 mm)...
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Inquiries about service animals. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The proposed section stated that a public accommodation may ask if the animal is required because of a disability and what task or work the animal has been trained to do but may not require...