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A. Measuring Slope and Cross Slope
:slopes tilting side to side) are within the limits allowed by the ADA Standards for Accessible Design ("Standards"). There are three primary ways to determine a given slope: 1....
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Prevention of Fraud in Purchase of Tickets for Accessible Seating
However, venues and third-party vendors may take steps to prevent the fraudulent sale and use of accessible seating....
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Surfaces of Trails
(See DESIGN TIP—Use a rule of thumb to estimate firmness and stability., page 37.)...
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2.5.2.3 FDA Standards
Manufacturers and assemblers of systems use these standards to demonstrate that a product is safe and effective....
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Alterations and Additions [F244.2.1]
When altering or adding camping units at an existing camping facility, only consider the number of altered or added camping units when using table 5 to determine the required number...
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Section 1193.1 Purpose (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 255 (b) of the Act requires that manufacturers of telecommunications equipment or customer premises equipment shall ensure that the equipment is designed, developed, and fabricated...
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Accessible Cells in Correctional Facilities
These laws prohibit discrimination against persons with disabilities, including inmates who use wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, or other mobility devices....
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Accessible Route
The proposed rule contained a requirement that where elevators or wheelchair lifts are provided on an accessible route to wheelchair spaces or designated aisle seats, they shall be provided...
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5.3.2.1 Transfer Sides Recommendation for Stretchers
Rationale for the recommendation This recommendation recognizes the configuration and use of stretchers....
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R201.1 Scope
All newly constructed facilities, altered portions of existing facilities, and elements added to existing facilities for pedestrian circulation and use located in the public right-of-way...
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R210 Protruding Objects (Section-by-Section Analysis)
An advisory section provides examples of street furniture and other objects that must comply with these requirements, and notes that the AASHTO “Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation...
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Ramp
Ramp: A ramped surface was designed to insert between two steps and serve as an integrated sliding board to assist with the transfers by bridging the gap between steps. ...
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A4.5.3 Carpet
When both carpet and padding are used, it is desirable to have minimum movement (preferably none) between the floor and the pad and the pad and the carpet which would allow the carpet to...
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Obstructions [4.7.8]
Space is needed at the top and bottom of ramps so that people using wheelchairs can align with the running slope and maneuver from ramps, including when making turns (which is difficult...
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D. WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY FOR BLIND PATRONS
Within 30 days of the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Cavs shall designate and advertise a contact e-mail address, and instructions for its use, on the Websites to allow people with...
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VII. New Construction and Alterations
Public entities must ensure that newly constructed buildings and facilities are free of architectural and communication barriers that restrict access or use by individuals with disabilities...
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Minimum Clear Opening
The issue of minimum clear opening for doors was one of the most widely commented-upon design features of the guidelines....
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2. Accommodation in testing
Accommodation in testing The ADA requires that tests be given to people who have impaired sensory, speaking or manual skills in a format and manner that does not require use of the impaired...
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Section 36.406 Standards for New Construction and Alterations (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
Response to Comments) Section 36.406 implements the requirements of sections 306(b) and 306(c) of the Act, which require the Attorney General to promulgate standards for accessible design...
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Do basements count in determining a facility’s story count?
As defined in the Standards, a “story” pertains to those portions of buildings “designed for human occupancy included between the upper surface of a floor and upper surface of the floor...
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Typical Day - Public Entities: (State and Local Governmental Entities)
A detailed handout is provided for your use in developing your own self-evaluation. ADAAG or UFAS – Which Standard to Choose?...
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§ 36.302(f)(5)(i)(B)
(B) When all non-accessible tickets in a designated seating area have been sold and the tickets for accessible seating are being released in the same designated area; or...
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§ 35.138(e)(1)(ii)
(ii) When all non-accessible tickets in a designated seating area have been sold and the tickets for accessible seating are being released in the same designated area; or...