make a separate print of the movie and then laser-etch, or “burn,” the captions onto that separate print.[13] The House and Senate committees nonetheless endorsed open captioning as a means...
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A. The ADA and Its Legislative History
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7.9 Health Insurance and Other Employee Benefit Plans
This means that: If an employer provides insurance or other benefit plans to its employees, it must provide the same coverage to its employees with disabilities....
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[2010 ADAS] 105.2.3 ASTM
ASTM F 1292-99 and ASTM F 1292-04 establish a uniform means to measure and compare characteristics of surfacing materials to determine whether materials provide a safe surface under and...
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Issue 1: What are the effects of energy-efficient lamps and fixtures on persons with low vision
I mean, there’s tremendous drive to reduce energy usage in building that impacts lighting because that impacts air conditioning and blah, blah, blah....
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"Existing Facility" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Rather, it means that in addition to the new construction requirements, the public accommodation has a continuing obligation to remove barriers that arise, or are deemed barriers, only after...
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Considerations When Hiring an Interpreter
Sign language is very precise and relies heavily on facial expression for meaning, so adequate lighting is necessary....
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Sections 35.108(d)(1)(i) and 36.105(d)(1)(i)—Broad Construction, Not a Demanding Standard
Other commenters expressed concerns that the proposed language would undermine congressional intent by weakening the meaning of the word ‘‘substantial.’’...
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ASME
ASME A17.1 requires a two-way means of emergency communications in passenger elevators....
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ASTM
ASTM F 1292 establishes a uniform means to measure and compare characteristics of surfacing materials to determine whether materials provide a safe surface under and around playground equipment...
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2.6 Communications.
requirements that address the need for directional and informational signs that communicate information about the location and availability of accessible services including areas of refuge and means...
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Readily Achievable Barrier Removal
Readily achievable means “easily accomplishable without much difficulty or expense.” This requirement is based on the size and resources of a business....
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Section 1193.41 Input, control, and mechanical functions [1193.35 in the NPRM] (Section-by-Section Analysis)
This means, each of the product's input, control and mechanical functions must be evaluated against each of paragraphs (a) through (i) to ensure that there is at least one mode that meets...
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Sloped Surfaces
., 1:20, means one unit of vertical rise for each 20 units of horizontal length); or a percentage (e.g., 8.33% which equates to a ratio of 1:12 or 4.76 degrees)....
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2. May an employer ask a job applicant whether he has or had a hearing impairment or about his treatment related to any hearing impairment prior to making a job offer?
This means that an employer cannot legally ask an applicant such questions as: whether she has ever had any medical procedures related to her hearing (for example, whether the applicant...
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3.2 Why Is a Reasonable Accommodation Necessary?
For this reason, the ADA requires reasonable accommodation as a means of overcoming unnecessary barriers that prevent or restrict employment opportunities for otherwise qualified individuals...
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M306.1 General (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Access Board has concluded that providing two means of communication will serve the majority of people and that there was not enough information provided to warrant an increase in this...
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Accessible Surfaces Located In The Use Zone
The fact that a specific product meets the ASTM 1951-99 standard does not necessarily mean that all other similar products will meet the standard....
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QUESTION: WHAT ADVANCE NOTICE CAN A PVO REQUIRE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A PARTICULAR AUXILIARY AID OR SERVICE?
A PVO should ask for a reasonable amount of advance notice, meaning enough to determine what aid or service is most appropriate and to make sure that the aid or service is provided in a...
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What materials may satisfy ADAAG requirements?
Such mats are not considered carpets within the meaning of ADAAG 4.5.3....
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Running Slope [1017.7.1]
For example, a running slope of 1:20 (5 percent) means that for every foot of vertical rise, there are 20 feet of horizontal distance....
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Q2: What is the Amendments Act?
with what Congress originally intended . . . ." 4 The Amendments Act not only amends the ADA but also includes a conforming amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that affects the meaning...
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Issue 16: What environmental and perceptual data on artificial/electric lighting are available from buildings with low vision occupants?
So an ANSI standard means that they [are to be used] where we feel appropriate. And because it’s there, it’s a federal law that says we should be adopting those types of standards....
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Maximum Extent Feasible
- Source: Definition from ADA Title III Regulations The Senate Report provides guidance on what the phrase "maximum extent feasible" means – The phrase "to the maximum extent...
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Place Of Public Accommodation
Place Of Public Accommodation means a facility, operated by a private entity, whose operations affect commerce and fall within at least one of the following categories -- (1) An inn,...