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2010 ADA Definition
Wheelchair: Wheelchair means a manually-operated or power-driven device designed primarily for use by an individual with a mobility disability for the main purpose of indoor or of both indoor and outdoor locomotion. This definition does not apply to Federal wilderness areas; wheelchairs in such areas are defined in section 508(c)(2) of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. 12207(c)(2).
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Accessible Route to Play Components
The 2010 Standards provide for play components that are accessible to children who cannot transfer from their wheelchair, but they also provide opportunities for children who are able to...
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Water Closet Clear Floor Space in Toilet Compartments
In effect, however, space at least 60 inches wide is needed in meeting other requirements, such as the clear floor space required at the adjacent lavatory and wheelchair turning space....
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Overview
March 15, 2011, is the effective date for the revised title II and title III regulations which include, in part, requirements for: Service animals, ticketing, and use of wheelchairs...
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Issue: Curb Ramps
Result: Without the required curb ramps, sidewalk travel in urban areas is dangerous, difficult, and in some cases impossible for people who use wheelchairs, scooters, and other mobility...
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F240.2.1 Ground Level Play Components
Ramps are preferred over transfer systems since not all children who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices may be able to use, or may choose not to use, transfer systems....
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Cross Slope (R302.6) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Cross slope makes it more difficult for pedestrians who use wheelchairs to travel on uphill slopes and to maintain balance and control on downhill slopes....
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240.2.1 Ground Level Play Components
Ramps are preferred over transfer systems since not all children who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices may be able to use, or may choose not to use, transfer systems....
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References
Unsafe Refuge, Why did so many wheelchair users die on Sept. 11? New Mobility: 21-22, 24. Cameron, C. (no date)....
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Telescopes and Periscopes
Provide a clear floor or ground space that is adjacent to (and may overlap) an outdoor recreation access route at all accessible telescopes and periscopes so that someone using a wheelchair...
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Test Procedures
This device subjects the surface to a low-speed rotational bearing test that simulates the weight and action of a front caster wheel on a wheelchair....
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Physical Access
DEFINITIONS Mobility aids: Cane, crutch, walker, wheelchair, mobility scooter RESOURCES California site review tools: Physical Accessibility Review Survey (primary care providers...
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Resting Intervals on Trails
Those who use a manually operated wheelchair or a walker know that as cross slope increases, travel becomes more difficult....
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I. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES AND POLICIES
will be made available to people whose disabilities require access to electricity and refrigeration, for example, for using life-sustaining medical devices, providing power to motorized wheelchairs...
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Test Procedures
again following the 6-month impact tests, all surfaced specimens were subjected to a low-speed rotational bearing test meant to simulate the weight and action of a front caster wheel on a wheelchair...
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Invisible Wounds: Emerging Promising Practices for Meeting Planners
accompanying a participant, and increase the number of accessible seating locations accordingly, since individuals using service animals often need more space (similar to people using wheelchairs...
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B. Question 2: Section 904.4.1 and Clear Counter Space
Individuals using wheelchairs can approach sales and service counters from the side, and, assuming the necessary elements, features, or merchandise necessary to complete a business transaction...
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I. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES AND POLICIES
will be made available to people whose disabilities require access to electricity and refrigeration, for example, for using life-sustaining medical devices, providing power to motorized wheelchairs...
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Parking
Persons who use vans equipped with a wheelchair lift have inadequate space to lower the lift and exit the vehicle....
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B. JURISDICTION
requisite number of accessible patient rooms with accessible patient beds and has at least one examination table, and other medical equipment (e.g. exam chairs, lifts, radiologic equipment, wheelchair...
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ADA Business Brief: Service Animals
Animals Service animals are animals that are individually trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities such as guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling wheelchairs...
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DEFENDANTS’ RAISED PORCHES
Because one has to negotiate steps to reach them, the raised porches are inaccessible to people with mobility impairments, including those who use wheelchairs. ...
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11B-240.2.1 Ground level play components
Ramps are preferred over transfer systems since not all children who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices may be able to use, or may choose not to use, transfer systems....
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1134A.8 Lavatories, vanities, mirrors and towel fixtures
Cabinets under lavatories are acceptable provided the bathroom has space to allow a parallel approach by a person in a wheelchair and the lavatory cabinets are designed with adaptable knee...