Bush signed the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990 funding became available to establish more Centers for Independent Living throughout the United States....
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Mid-Ohio Board for IL Environment, Inc. (MOBILE) - Columbus, OH
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Background
In theory, a Building Code remains applicable throughout the life and operation of a building or other element of the built environment -- see also subsequent discussions about changes and...
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Touch Mapper Tactile Street Maps
Touch Mapper tactile maps are optimized for clarity and the practical needs of people who are visually impaired; they are not a true to life version of the area....
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§ 37.151(b)
(b) At the time of its annual plan update submission, if the entity believes that circumstances have changed since its last submission, and it is no longer able to comply by January 26,...
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II. ENFORCING THE ADA PART 1
Access to civic life is a fundamental goal of the ADA....
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Transfer Surface Size – M302.2.2 Seated Position
The Subcommittee discussed the width and agreed on a 21 inch minimum width based on anthropometric data and industry human factors experience....
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11B-407.2.1.4 Location
Responding cars are programmed for maximum efficiency by reducing the number of stops any passenger experiences. ◼...
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11B-101.2 Reserved
, i.e., easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without much difficulty or expense....
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802.1.5 Overlap
The term "circulation paths" used in 802.1.5 means aisle width required by applicable building or life safety codes for the specific assembly occupancy....
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Finding Balance
Finding Balance This historic civil rights legislation seeks to end the unjustified segregation and exclusion of persons with disabilities from the mainstream of American life. . . ....
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§1630.2(k)(3) Reasonable accommodation
For example, an employee with an impairment that previously limited, but no longer substantially limits, a major life activity may need leave or a schedule change to permit him or her to...
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§35.140 Employment Discrimination Prohibited
Standards for title I of the ADA and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are for the most part identical because title I of the ADA was based on requirements set forth in regulations implementing...
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Detectable Warning Surfaces on Curb Ramps (Section-by-Section Analysis)
detectable warning surfaces on curb ramps in the accessibility standards included the regulations issued by the Department of Justice implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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Guidelines for Requirement 6
The additional language added to the Guidelines is to clarify that the Act's accessibility requirement for grab bar reinforcement is met if reinforced areas are provided, at a minimum, at...
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§35.140 Employment discrimination prohibited (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Standards for title I of the ADA and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are for the most part identical because title I of the ADA was based on requirements set forth in regulations implementing...
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D. Department of Justice Activities Related to Health Care Providers and Medical Equipment
Pursuant to the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, health care providers must provide individuals with disabilities full and equal access to their health care services and facilities...
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1006 Golf Facilities
Provisions of this section recognize that access to golf courses is typically achieved through the use of golf cars....
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Mark J. Mazz, AIA: Architectural Consultant on Accessibility
And what I find that I do best is defining what is required for accessibility, particularly with the ADA or the Fair Housing Act, or even the Architectural Barriers Act....
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Van Accessible Signage
This designation is not intended to restrict the use of spaces to vans only, but instead to identify those spaces better suited for vans....
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Installation Issues
APS volume (louder is not better) Issue 2. Location, location, location Issue 3. Which signal? Speech indications necessary Issue 4. Wrong pole …Wrong message Issue 5....
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Stairs, short-term list
Stairs is a tangible safety issue and in fact the code has elements of some of the things that we’ve just described as better practices here for codes and guidelines that it’s easy to put...
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Jeanne Halloin, IES. Existing Standards and Design Guidance
Entrances (slides 3 and 4) Additional comments: Need better signage at entrances Handle locations should be consistent Ramps (slide 5) Route of Travel...
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410.5 Digital Encoding of Speech (Section-by-Section Analysis)
An exception for closed systems would exempt such systems from conformance to ITU-T Recommendation G.722 provided that they conform to another standard that ensures equivalent or better...
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Patient No More
Known as the “Section 504 Sit-In,” the protest profoundly changed the lives of people with and without disabilities, and paved the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990...
