Search Results "Communal Living"

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
  II-7.1200 Qualified interpreter

  Individuals who use a particular system may not communicate effectively through an interpreter who uses a different system....

• Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
  Type: ADA Standard Section 409.4.7.1

  Section 409.4.7.1: covers the current ADA Standards for the type of elevator emergency communication systems in private residence elevators.

• Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
  Compartment: ADA Standard Section 409.4.7.3

  Section 409.4.7.3 covers the current ADA Standards for the emergency communication system compartment in private residence elevators.

• Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
  Operable Parts: ADA Standard Section 409.4.7.2

  Section 409.4.7.2 covers the current ADA Standards for the operable parts of elevator emergency communication systems in private residence elevators.

• Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
  Handsets: ADA Standard Section 708.3

  Handset cords, if provided, shall be 29 inches (735 mm) long minimum.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
  11B-409.4.7.3 Compartment

  If the telephone or device is in a closed compartment, the compartment door hardware shall comply with Section 11B-309.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
  11B-409.4.7.1 Type

  A telephone and emergency signal device shall be provided in the car.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
  11B-708.3 Handsets

  Handset cords, if provided, shall be 29 inches (737 mm) long minimum.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
  11B-409.4.7.2 Operable parts

  The telephone and emergency signaling device shall comply with Sections 11B-309.3 and 11B-309.4.

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
  5. Voice Carryover and Hearing Carryover

  Voice carryover (VCO) is a communication hybrid of TTY and voice. With VCO, a person with hearing loss can speak directly to the call taker and read the response that is typed back....

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
  Chapter 3 Addendum: Title II Checklist (General Effective Communication)

  a copy of any training materials used in training government employees about providing effective communication to members of the general public whose disabilities affect communication....

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  1007.8.1.1 Visible communication method

  1007.8.1.1 Visible communication method....

• Products and Additional Resources > Disability Etiquette > Real-Time Communication Etiquette for Communicating with Customers with Disabilities
  Cognitive Impairments

  Cognitive Impairments People with cognitive impairments may have problems with memory and concentration, understanding oral communication, and learning....

• Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
  708.1 General

  Two-way communication systems shall comply with 708. Advisory 708.1 General. Devices that do not require handsets are easier to use by people who have a limited reach....

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
  708.1 General

  Two-way communication systems shall comply with 708. Advisory 708.1 General. Devices that do not require handsets are easier to use by people who have a limited reach....

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
  § 36.303(c)(4)

  (4) A public accommodation shall not rely on a minor child to interpret or facilitate communication, except in an emergency involving an imminent threat to the safety or welfare of an individual...

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
  708.1 General

  Two-way communication systems shall comply with 708. Advisory 708.1 General. Devices that do not require handsets are easier to use by people who have a limited reach....

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines
  §1193.51(e) TTY signal compatibility

  Products, including those providing voice communication functionality, shall support use of all cross-manufacturer non-proprietary standard signals used by TTYs....

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  11B-708.1 General

  Two-way communication systems shall comply with Section 11B-708. [2010 ADAS] Advisory 708.1 General.  ...

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
  11B-708.1 General

  Two-way communication systems shall comply with Section 11B-708. Advisory 11B-708.1 General....

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
  11B-708.1 General

  Two-way communication systems shall comply with Section 11B-708. [2010 ADAS] Advisory 708.1 General....

• State and Local Documents > Referenced Standards > Excerpts from 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE®
  907.2.1.1 System initiation in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more

  Activation of the fire alarm in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more shall initiate a signal using an emergency voice/alarm communications system in accordance with...

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
  10. TTY

  Is there a TTY available at the front desk so that lodging facility personnel can communicate with persons who are deaf or have speech impairments (e.g.: taking room service orders, answering...

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  TWO THIRDS OF THE PLANET
  

  They say that two-thirds of the planet has a connection to disability, be it through personal experience, a loved one or an acquaintance. This is a site for those Two Thirds, by and...