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Communication Barriers
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Communication Barriers
Poor communication between a provider and a person with a disability inhibits accurate diagnosis and treatment. (The limited time that doctors spend during visits is also a barrier.)...
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A4.8.2 Slope and Rise
Ramp slopes between 1:16 and 1:20 are preferred. The ability to manage an incline is related to both its slope and its length. Wheelchair users with disabilities affecting their arms...
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Brailling Printed Materials
To locate a resource to transcribe printed materials into hardcopy Braille, call local organizations that serve people who are blind or have low vision, independent living centers,...
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A4.8.2 SLOPE AND RISE
The ability to manage an incline is related to both its slope and its length. Wheelchair users with disabilities affecting arms or with low stamina have serious difficulty using...
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Accessible Theater Style
This set-up is appropriate for large sessions and short lectures that do not require desks or tables for extensive note-taking or frequent reference to handouts. Make sure all side...
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Food Allergies and Sensitivities
According to FARE (Food Allergy and Research Education) “Fifteen million Americans have food allergies – and they are eager to find restaurants [and other venues] that can...
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Captioning Audio/Visual Materials
The best way to use captioned audio/visual materials is to purchase or use videos that already have closed captions. If this is not possible or videos must be produced in-house,...
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68.101(c)(5)(A) Accessible parking
(A) If parking is required as part of the lease agreement or is provided to serve the leased area, accessible parking spaces shall comply with TAS 208 and 502.
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United States of America v. Genesis Healthcare System - Settlement Agreement
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Press Release
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11B-813.2.10 Door swing
A door, in any position, shall be permitted to encroach into the turning space by 12 inches (305 mm) maximum. Where a clear floor space complying with Section 11B-305.3 is provided...
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10.1 Q. Is it necessary to have an accessible path of travel from a subterranean garage to single-story covered multifamily dwellings built on top of the garage?
The below grade parking garage is a public and common use facility. Therefore, there must also be an accessible route from this parking area to the covered dwelling units....
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National Federation of the Blind - Free White Cane Program
The National Federation of the Blind believes the long white cane is a means to independence....
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Attachment G: Modifications to Newly Constructed Facilities
Attachment G: Modifications to Newly Constructed Facilities...
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III-4.4100 General
Architectural barriers are physical elements of a facility that impede access by people with disabilities....
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2.6 Communications.
access to individuals who use TDD’s and computer modems; 3. 28 CFR §35.163(a) requires access to information about the existence and location of accessible services, activities, and facilities...
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Federal Elevator Carelift Wheelchair Lift
The Carelift Wheelchair Lift is a fully enclosed commercial application lift that can provide access to all levels of a building with up to 6 different floors. Carelift can be...
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Federal Elevator 360 Passenger Elevator
The 360 elevator is the affordable answer to overcome architectural barriers in three or four level office buildings, clubs, and meeting halls, where permitted by local code. The 360...
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ADA25: #19 of 25 -- K-12
KM decided to appeal her case to the federal Court of Appeals in the 9th Circuit which oversees California and other Western states....
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ADA25: #9 of 25 -- Hospital: Interpreters
Did you know that using interpreters in hospitals is a result of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? NAD intern Nia Lazarus takes a moment to explain. View the entire #ADA25...
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ADA25: #10 of 25 -- Hospital: VRI
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mean for VRI usage in hospitals? Find out as NAD intern Brian Lucas explains. View the entire #ADA25 series at...
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11B-202.4 Path of travel requirements in alterations, additions and structural repairs
1, 1994, are no longer exempt due to more restrictive provisions in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act....
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Gateway to Gold Mobile App for U.S. Paralympics
U.S. Paralympics is proud to introduce the new Gateway to Gold mobile application, a new tool designed especially for aspiring Paralympic athletes. It’s never been easier to submit a...
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11B-216.6 Entrances
In existing buildings and facilities where not all entrances comply with Section 11B-404, entrances complying with Section 11B-404 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility...
