Comprehensive training should include: Information about the requirements of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act for telephone emergency service providers; Information...
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4. On-board wheelchairs
This could create difficulties if an emergency occurred while the flight attendant was assisting a user of an on-board wheelchair, which might also obstruct the aisle in an emergency situation...
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3. The Department of Justice’s Regulatory Developments Reinforce that Netflix is a Public Accommodation
The comment period was open for 180 days after publication in the Federal Register on July 26, 2010....
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Rulemaking authority of the Board and effect of the guidelines
Telecommunications Act provides that the Access Board shall develop guidelines for accessibility of telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment in conjunction with the Federal...
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Definitions of residential facilities and transient lodging. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department believes that the coordination of the Fair Housing Act with other applicable disability rights statutes is within the jurisdiction of HUD, which is the agency charged with...
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Definitions of residential facilities and transient lodging. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
HUD is the agency charged with the responsibility to develop regulations to implement the Fair Housing Act, the Architectural Barriers Act, and the provisions of section 504 applicable to...
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C204.1 General (Section-by-Section Analysis)
When these five provisions are applicable in the proposed 508 Standards, the exception for commercial non-availability would apply (under proposed E202.6.2), thereby requiring a federal...
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Does the Voting Rights Act protect language minorities?
The Justice Department enforces these protections by bringing lawsuits in federal court, by sending federal observers to monitor elections, and by working with local jurisdictions to improve...
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I. Purpose of the Regulatory Action
While this requirement is not a new obligation for public transportation entities receiving Federal financial assistance (see section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act), including the National...
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11B-206.2.3.2 Distance to Elevators
Exception: Stairs used solely for emergency egress....
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810.6 Rail Station Signs
Emerging technologies such as an audible sign system using infrared transmitters and receivers may provide greater accessibility in the transit environment than traditional braille and raised...
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What Assistance Will the Person(s) Provide?
responders do their best to get to a site and the particular location of those needing their assistance, there is no way to predict how long any given area will remain a safe haven under emergency...
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Is Identification of Which Means of Egress Are Available/Closest Necessary?
These plans should be given to visitors when they enter the building so they can find the exits in an emergency....
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810.6 Rail Station Signs
Emerging technologies such as an audible sign systems using infrared transmitters and receivers may provide greater accessibility in the transit environment than traditional Braille and...
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Jeanne Halloin, IES. Existing Standards and Design Guidance
Emergency Egress (slide 8) Additional comment: Location of flashing lights is too high....
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[ADA Standards § 4.25.3] Yes No Note: For many emergency shelters, evacuees are not expected to use shower or bathing facilities due to the short period they may stay at the...
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223 Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities
Medical care facilities included in this section are those in which people receive physical or medical treatment or care and where persons may need assistance in responding to an emergency...
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Summary
Handheld and mobile devices are emerging that make use of standard text, audio and video formats and those devices are becoming more accessible themselves....
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11B-206.2.3.2 Distance to Elevators
Exception: Stairs used solely for emergency egress....
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11B-206.2.3.2 Distance to Elevators
Exception: Stairs used solely for emergency egress....
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How do I know it’s a service animal and not a pet?
mobility impairments to open and close doors, retrieve objects, transfer from one seat to another, maintain balance; or D. alert or respond to a disability-related need or emergency...
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Assisted Living Directory - New Mexico Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
We also highlight helpful state, local and federal agencies and resources to help you to further your research, or to verify information you may have found elsewhere....
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General: ADA Standard Section 233.1
Section 233 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards on scoping requirements for residential facilities.
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E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
Section 4(2) of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995, 2 U.S.C. 1503(2), excludes from coverage under that Act any proposed or final Federal regulation that “establishes or enforces any...
