“(Byzek 2001) On September 11, 2001 two wheelchair users escaped from the World Trade Center using “evacuation chairs with inexperienced helpers because they broke the rules....
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Work Areas [4.1.1(3)]
Work areas must be accessible for "approach, entry, and exit," which means location on an accessible route so that people using wheelchairs can enter and back out of the space....
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Some Lessons
People with blindness fought the battles of those who used wheelchairs; persons with epilepsy fought the battles of those with deafness....
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2. Benefits: Qualitative Summary of Benefits
These four new accessibility requirements—identification of wheelchair spaces and accessible doorways (with the International Symbol of Accessibility) and priority seats (with signs), exterior...
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Basic Principles
For example: A city museum with an oriental carpet at the front entrance cannot make people who use wheelchairs use the back door out of concern for wear and tear on the carpet, if...
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A Day to Remember
Here are the stories of two men, Ed Beyea and John Abruzzo‑‑both wheelchair users‑‑who were working on separate floors of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001....
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Accessibility
Stability is a measure that includes the simulated wheelchair caster’s depression of the surface and its ability to resist further erosion/indentation due to four 90-degree rotational movements...
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Methodology and Data Analysis
elderly caregiver assistance bathroom accessibility showers shower accessibility toilet toileting toilet design toilet transfer wheelchair...
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"Service Animal" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
but not limited to, guiding individuals with impaired vision, alerting individuals with impaired hearing to intruders or sounds, providing minimal protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair...
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Section 37.51 Key Stations in Commuter Rail Systems
., installation of a mini-high platform in a station where it is not necessary to install an elevator or to provide access to the platform for wheelchair users), then an extension can be...
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Tile Tech Pavers® Detectable-Warning™ Pavers
In areas with complicated shapes, such as non-right angles and radii, a considerable difficulty in utility for wheelchair users may also result....
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AccessRec PathMat Temporary ADA Beach Access Mat
PathMat is a portable and removable rollout access route that can be used in a multitude of applications for individuals of all abilities (pedestrians and wheelchairs access), as well aslight...
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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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2.1 Overview.
27, which requires airports to ensure that terminal facilities and terminal services are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals using 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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903 Benches
The proposed rule specified that the wheelchair space be positioned so that it provides a parallel approach to an end of the bench seat (903.2)....
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2. Electronic (Digital) Level
People who use wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices cannot safely use a curb ramp, walkway, or ramp that is too steep....
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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....
