The U.S. standard of 1525 mm (60 in.) accommodates just over 80% of the manual and powered wheelchair users, but less than 50% of the scooter users in our sample....
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3.3.11 180-Degree Turn
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3.3.15.2 Side (lateral) reach - unobstructed
For heights of 500‒600 mm only 48% of manual wheelchair users, 32% of power wheelchair users and 22% of scooter users could complete a reach beyond the most lateral portion of their WhMD...
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4.3.7 Clear Floor Space for Reaching
Accommodation models were developed for the three wheeled mobility device types, manual wheelchair users, powered chair users, and scooter users (figure 4‒9)....
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809.5.5.2 Identification
In doors, peepholes that include prisms clarify the image and should offer a wide-angle view of the hallway or exterior for both standing persons and wheelchair users....
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11B-808.3 Clear floor space
Exception: In alterations, wheelchair spaces are not required to be located within the defined area of raised jury boxes or witness stands and shall be permitted to be located outside these...
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809.5.5.2 Identification
In doors, peepholes that include prisms clarify the image and should offer a wide-angle view of the hallway or exterior for both standing persons and wheelchair users....
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Requirement 3. Usable doors.
accessible route shall be designed in such a manner that all the doors designed to allow passage into and within all premises are sufficiently wide to allow passage by handicapped persons in wheelchairs...
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N. Mobility Disability or Mobility Disabilities
A person with a Mobility Disability may or may not use a wheelchair, scooter, electric personal assisted mobility device, crutches, walker, cane, brace, orthopedic device, or similar equipment...
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§ 37.42(a)
begin construction or alteration of platforms on or after February 1, 2012, that the following performance standard is met: individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs...
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12182(b)(2)(C)(ii)
made after the 30th day following the effective date of this subparagraph, that is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities (including individuals who use wheelchairs...
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Tread Obstacles on Beach Access Routes
Where possible, ensure obstacles on beach access routes are separated by at least 48 inches (1,220 millimeters) so people who use wheelchairs can maneuver around the obstacles....
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10.3.1(19)
Gates which must be pushed open by wheelchair or mobility aid users shall have a smooth continuous surface extending from 2 inches above the floor to 27 inches above the floor....
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5.5 Food Service Lines
Food service lines shall have a minimum clear width of 36 in (915 mm), with a preferred clear width of 42 in (1065 mm) to allow passage around a person using a wheelchair....
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Plumbed Fixtures
Where non-fixed units are provided instead, consideration should be given to their usability by people who use wheelchairs and those who may have difficulty bending or stooping....
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Instrumentation for Analysis
Testing for wheelchair accessibility specific to firmness and stability was conducted with the application of the Rotational Penetrometer as developed by Beneficial Designs....
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Q. Must an employer modify existing facilities to make them accessible?
For example, if an employee lounge is located in a place inaccessible to a person using a wheelchair, the lounge might be modified or relocated, or comparable facilities might be provided...
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§ 37.167(j)(4)
(4) In all signage designating priority seating areas for elderly persons and persons with disabilities, or designating wheelchair securement areas, the entity shall include language informing...
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§ 37.42(a)
begin construction or alteration of platforms on or after February 1, 2012, that the following performance standard is met: individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs...
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11B-808.3 Clear floor space
Exception: In alterations, wheelchair spaces are not required to be located within the defined area of raised jury boxes or witness stands and shall be permitted to be located outside these...
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11B-808.3 Clear floor space
Exception: In alterations, wheelchair spaces are not required to be located within the defined area of raised jury boxes or witness stands and shall be permitted to be located outside these...
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Privacy: ADA Standard Section 707.4
In addition to people who are blind or visually impaired, people with limited reach who use wheelchairs or have short stature, who cannot effectively block the ATM screen with their bodies...
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Location: ADA Standard Section 206.3
Section 206.3 covers scoping requirements in the most current ADA Standards for the required locations of accessible routes.
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General: ADA Standard Section 203.1
Section 203.1 of the ADA Standards covers information on scoping requirements of general exceptions in the most current ADA Standards.
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11B-206.2.6 Performance areas
In compliance with Section 11B-206.7.1, wheelchair lifts may be used to access stages, platforms and orchestra pits used as performing areas....