As a CASp or Accessibility consultant, you probably find yourself navigating between the requirements of the ADA Standards, the California Building Code, and legislative requirements...
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Single User Restroom Accessibility
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Service Counters
The accessibility requirements for service counters allow for some level of creative design. However, there may be times that a counter design strays from the exact language and...
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When is a Curb Ramp a Ramp?
When is a Curb Ramp a Ramp? We’ve had several instances where an independent CASp, a Building Inspector, a Building Plan Checker and an Architect will look at the same ramping...
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Lavatories Adjacent to Partitions
Interpretations? Here’s another one! A restroom lavatory. Per 11B-606.2, we know that a clear space positioned for a forward approach is required (with exceptions), with proper...
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C.7.ii. - Can a federal agency provide alternate web pages for users with disabilities to supplement web pages that have innovative features which are inaccessible to assistive technologies?
While the provisions in 36 CFR 1194.22 allow web authors to be creative and innovative in the use of new technologies, Section 1194.22(k) requires that a text-only web page be...
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Other specific exclusions
Other specific exclusions The Act states that homosexuality and bisexuality are not impairments and therefore are not disabilities under the ADA....
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§35.130(b)(1)(v)
(v) Aid or perpetuate discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability by providing significant assistance to an agency, organization, or person that discriminates on the...
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ADAPTABILITY
The ability of certain building spaces and elements, such as kitchen counters, sinks, and grab bars, to be added or altered so as to accommodate the needs of either disabled or nondisabled...
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Usable
Means that individuals with disabilities have access to the full functionality and documentation for the product, including instructions, product information (including accessible feature...
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§ 35.130(b)(1)(v)
(v) Aid or perpetuate discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability by providing significant assistance to an agency, organization, or person that discriminates on the...