Gaps Where wheelchair spaces are provided on amusement rides, the floors of rides must be coordinated with the floors of the load and unload areas so that when the ride is at the...
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407.2.2.2 Visible Signals
Visible signal fixtures shall be centered at 72 inches (1830 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground....
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Do all state and local buildings need to be accessible (comply with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design?)
In a two story town hall built in 1968 that doesn’t have an elevator, staff on the second floor could meet with citizens on the first floor if meeting space is comparable to that on the...
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M303.2.4.2 Knee Clearance
Knee clearance shall be provided at a depth of 11 inches (280 mm) minimum and 25 inches (635 mm) maximum at 9 inches (230 mm) above the floor and at a depth of 8 inches (205 mm) minimum...
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DOT Response
The transportation provider bears the burden of proof of demonstrating that any limitation on the accommodation of a wheelchair is based a legitimate safety requirement....
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Drinking Fountain Scoping for Exterior Sites
In the final rule, scoping has been clarified as applying to units provided at "exterior sites," in addition to those installed on floors....
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Example: Historic House Museum
The town develops plans to alter the facility to provide physical access to the first floor....
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Staff Training
The Department of Justice or the ADA National Network can provide local contact information for these organizations....
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"Public entity.'' (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
section 201(1) of the ADA as any State or local government; any department, agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality of a State or States or local government; and the National...
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Acknowledgments
For information and assistance, the author would like to thank Ellen Eubanks, San Dimas Technology and Development Center; Gina Reese, Ashley National Forest; Donna Sheehy, Northern Region...
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G.1. - Are there any exceptions to the requirement to acquire EIT that meets the technical provisions of the Access Board's standards?
Agencies are not required to acquire EIT that meets the technical provisions of the Access Board's standards if the acquisition: is for a national security system (FAR 39.204(b)...
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ADA Standards for Accessible Design
. — National Association of Home Builders...
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Purpose
Access Board, the National Center on Accessibility, and Oklahoma State University, researchers sought to provide qualified professionals, resource specialists and operations staff of parks...
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Public entity (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
section 201(1) of the ADA as any State or local government; any department, agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality of a State or States or local government; and the National...
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Wheelchair Space Overlap in Assembly Areas
An advisory note clarifies that this prohibition applies only to the circulation path width required by applicable building codes and fire and life safety codes since the codes prohibit...
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Operable Parts of Windows
Board also requested information on any design requirements, practices, or considerations that would specify installation above an accessible height in certain occupancies for security or safety...
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b) Applicability
There are exceptions, mostly health- and safety-related, such as Fire Marshal inspections, OSHA inspections for workplace safety, Department of Public Health inspections of food service...
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§ 382.31 Refusal of transportation
(d) Carrier personnel, as authorized by 49 U.S.C. 44902, 14 CFR 91.8, or 14 CFR 121.533, may refuse to provide transportation to any passenger on the basis of safety, and may refuse to provide...
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Areas of Sport Activities
In addition, a safety border is provided around the field....
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Which Paths Are Usable Circulation Paths?
A new technology in fire safety generically called “directional sound” is on the market. Traditional fire alarm systems are designed to notify people but not necessarily to guide them....
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Prohibition against discrimination in services, programs, and activities
When an individual poses a "direct threat" to the health or safety of others, i.e., a significant health or safety risk that cannot be mitigated or eliminated by a reasonable modification...
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Recreational Facilities
Unless there is a legitimate safety reason why someone cannot use a facility – a sound reason that is not based on stereotypes and that cannot be ameliorated by providing auxiliary aids...
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Storing Wheelchairs and Other Assistive Devices in the Cabin
Carriers must allow passengers with a disability using personal ventilators/respirators to bring their equipment, including non-spillable batteries, on board the aircraft as long as FAA safety...
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Overview
allow people with disabilities who use other types of power-driven mobility devices into their facilities, unless a particular type of device cannot be accommodated because of legitimate safety...