An operator may deny transportation if carrying the wheelchair and its occupant would be inconsistent with legitimate safety requirements, as when, for example, the wheelchair is so large...
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Some wheelchairs weigh more than 600 pounds when occupied, and the design load of the lifts on our vehicles is 800 pounds. Is a transportation operator required to carry these “overweight” wheelchairs?
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What is Program Accessibility?
Alterations to older buildings may be needed to ensure program accessibility....
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12188(b)(1)(A)(ii) Attorney General certification
(ii) Attorney General certification On the application of a State or local government, the Attorney General may, in consultation with the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance...
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§ 36.105(a)(2)(iii)
An individual may choose, however, to proceed under the “actual disability” or “record of” prong regardless of whether the individual is challenging a public accommodation's failure to provide...
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11B-202.2 Additions
An addition to site improvements, such as a new patio or playground, may require an accessible path of travel from the site arrival point to restrooms, drinking fountains, signs, public...
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A4.30.7 Symbols of Accessibility for Different Types of Listening Systems
PLEASE ASK---- AUDIO LOOP IN USE TURN T-SWITCH FOR BETTER HEARING ----OR ASK FOR HELP---- FM ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEM AVAILABLE ----PLEASE ASK---- The symbol may...
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10.3.1(1)
circulation devices, fare vending or other ticketing areas, and fare collection areas shall be placed to minimize the distance which wheelchair users and other persons who cannot negotiate steps may...
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4.26.2* SIZE AND SPACING OF GRAB BARS AND HANDRAILS
Handrails may be located in a recess if the recess is a maximum of 3 in (75 mm) deep and extends at least 18 in (455 mm) above the top of the rail (see Fig. 39(d))....
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Kitchen Electrical/Lighting/Mechanical
People reduced circulation, quadriplegia for example, may have difficulty with extreme changes in temperature....
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Scoping [4.1.3(4)]
In this case, compliance is still a good idea since some people with walking impairments may prefer stairs to ramps or wheelchair lifts....
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Overview of FSTAG Implementation Process
Now that you have learned about the extent of application, general exceptions, and the technical requirements, you may wonder how the whole process ties together....
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Slope [4.7.2]
In alterations where it is technically infeasible to meet new construction requirements, curb ramps may have a maximum slope of 1:10 if the rise does not exceed 6 inches....
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Primary Function Areas [4.1.6(2)]
Since this may involve modifications outside the intended alteration, compliance is required to the extent it is not "disproportionate" to the cost of alterations to the primary function...
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A4.1.3(10)
A4.1.3(10) If an odd number of drinking fountains is provided on a floor, the requirement in 4.1.3(10)(b) may be met by rounding down the odd number to an even number and calculating 50%...
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CONTRACTING FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES
These entities may not fully understand the role they need to play in meeting your obligation to provide accessible emergency services....
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BACKGROUND
This matter was initiated by a complaint dated May 5, 2010, against AJM Law made by the National Federation of the Blind....
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4.1.4(8) HAZARDOUS
liquid Liquified petroleum gas Nitromethane Oxidizing materials Organic peroxide Application All areas for which the intended use will require public access or which may...
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3.1.4.2 Width of RV Campsite and Dump Station Vehicle Parking Areas
Where a double camping unit or dump station is provided to accommodate two RVs or trailers side-by-side in a vehicle parking, the total width of the vehicle parking area may be reduced from...
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Real-Time Communication Etiquette for Communicating with Customers with Disabilities
Although the same general rules of etiquette apply when communicating with customers face-to-face, there may be additional issues to consider when communicating in real-time....
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9.5 LOCKER ROOMS
When double-tier lockers are used, only the bottom row of lockers may be assigned for use by wheelchair users....
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§ 38.159(b)(7) Platform gaps
Platforms on semi-automatic lifts may have a hand hold not exceeding 11/2 inches (28 mm) by 41/2 inches (113 mm) located between the edge barriers....
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§ 38.83(a)(1) General
Space to accommodate wheelchairs and mobility aids may be provided within the normal area used by standees and designation of specific spaces is not required....
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§ 38.71(d)
implementing section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that were in effect before October 7, 1991, and which can be entered and used from stations in which they are to be operated, may...
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11B-1009.2.9 Lifting capacity
Providing a pool lift with a weight capacity greater than 300 pounds (136 kg) may be advisable....