Rather, it means that in addition to the new construction requirements, the public accommodation has a continuing obligation to remove barriers that arise, or are deemed barriers, only after...
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"Existing Facility" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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Considerations When Hiring an Interpreter
Sign language is very precise and relies heavily on facial expression for meaning, so adequate lighting is necessary....
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III-4.2100 General
During an emergency, elevators, which are the normal means of exiting from the clinic, will be shut off....
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Sections 35.108(d)(1)(i) and 36.105(d)(1)(i)—Broad Construction, Not a Demanding Standard
Other commenters expressed concerns that the proposed language would undermine congressional intent by weakening the meaning of the word ‘‘substantial.’’...
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ASME
ASME A17.1 requires a two-way means of emergency communications in passenger elevators....
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ASTM
ASTM F 1292 establishes a uniform means to measure and compare characteristics of surfacing materials to determine whether materials provide a safe surface under and around playground equipment...
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Readily Achievable Barrier Removal
Readily achievable means “easily accomplishable without much difficulty or expense.” This requirement is based on the size and resources of a business....
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Section 1193.41 Input, control, and mechanical functions [1193.35 in the NPRM] (Section-by-Section Analysis)
This means, each of the product's input, control and mechanical functions must be evaluated against each of paragraphs (a) through (i) to ensure that there is at least one mode that meets...
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Sloped Surfaces
., 1:20, means one unit of vertical rise for each 20 units of horizontal length); or a percentage (e.g., 8.33% which equates to a ratio of 1:12 or 4.76 degrees)....
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C. Establishing and Publishing Grievance Procedures
and where a complaint under Title II may be filed with the government entity; if a written complaint is required, a statement notifying potential complainants that alternative means...
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2. May an employer ask a job applicant whether he has or had a hearing impairment or about his treatment related to any hearing impairment prior to making a job offer?
This means that an employer cannot legally ask an applicant such questions as: whether she has ever had any medical procedures related to her hearing (for example, whether the applicant...
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3.2 Why Is a Reasonable Accommodation Necessary?
For this reason, the ADA requires reasonable accommodation as a means of overcoming unnecessary barriers that prevent or restrict employment opportunities for otherwise qualified individuals...
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M306.1 General (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Access Board has concluded that providing two means of communication will serve the majority of people and that there was not enough information provided to warrant an increase in this...
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Accessible Surfaces Located In The Use Zone
The fact that a specific product meets the ASTM 1951-99 standard does not necessarily mean that all other similar products will meet the standard....
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4.Information, documentation, and training
developing, or incorporating existing training programs, consideration should be given to the following factors: Accessibility requirements of individuals with disabilities; Means...
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QUESTION: WHAT ADVANCE NOTICE CAN A PVO REQUIRE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A PARTICULAR AUXILIARY AID OR SERVICE?
A PVO should ask for a reasonable amount of advance notice, meaning enough to determine what aid or service is most appropriate and to make sure that the aid or service is provided in a...
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What materials may satisfy ADAAG requirements?
Such mats are not considered carpets within the meaning of ADAAG 4.5.3....
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Running Slope [1017.7.1]
For example, a running slope of 1:20 (5 percent) means that for every foot of vertical rise, there are 20 feet of horizontal distance....
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M301.4 Lift Compatibility
Rationale: The subcommittee recommended the alternate means of using an overhead lift instead of providing clearances for portable lifts because: 1) a ceiling mounted lift can have advantages...
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C. Compliance issues
websites today provide significant amounts of services and information in a dynamic, evolving setting that would be difficult, if not impossible, to replicate through alternative, accessible means...
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14. Does an employer have to provide reasonable accommodation to enable an employee with a disability to have equal access to information communicated in the workplace to non-disabled employees?
Employers provide information to employees through different means, including computers, bulletin boards, mailboxes, posters, and public address systems....
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Video interpreting services. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.303(f) has been added to establish performance standards for video interpreting services (VIS), a system the Department recognizes as a means to provide qualified interpreters...
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Q2: What is the Amendments Act?
with what Congress originally intended . . . ." 4 The Amendments Act not only amends the ADA but also includes a conforming amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that affects the meaning...
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Issue 16: What environmental and perceptual data on artificial/electric lighting are available from buildings with low vision occupants?
So an ANSI standard means that they [are to be used] where we feel appropriate. And because it’s there, it’s a federal law that says we should be adopting those types of standards....