When assisting and interacting with individuals with disabilities, you should use language that gives an accurate, positive view of them....
Search Results "Assistive Device"
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Chapter 7: Interacting with People with Disabilities
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Section 37.27 Transportation for Elementary and Secondary Education Systems
This extension also applies to transportation of pre-school children to Head Start or special education programs which receive Federal assistance....
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Other Laws of Interest
The telephone numbers and Internet addresses for obtaining assistance in understanding these laws are listed here....
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§382.95(b)
(b) As a carrier, you must, except as otherwise provided in this subpart, provide boarding and deplaning assistance through the use of lifts or ramps at any U.S. commercial service airport...
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Self Contained, Closed Products
Products that generally have embedded software and are commonly designed in such a fashion that a user cannot easily attach or install assistive technology. ...
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Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-Step Guide The following step-by-step guide has been provided to assist in evaluating a play area for meeting the minimum requirements of these guidelines. ...
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Analysis of Transfer Surface Dimensions Based on Wheeled Mobility User Anthropometry
IDeA Center, University at Buffalo Memorandum: Date: 10/23/2012 From: Clive D’Souza and Edward Steinfeld, IDeA Center, University at Buffalo To: Rex Pace, Technical Assistance...
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C205.1 General
EXCEPTION: Software that is assistive technology and that supports the accessibility services of the platform shall not be required to conform to the requirements in Chapter 5....
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§8.20 General requirement concerning program accessibility.
with handicaps, be denied the benefits of, be excluded from participation in, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that receives Federal financial assistance...
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V. Major Issues
by reference of WCAG 2.0; (c) relationship between functional performance criteria and technical requirements; (d) coverage of real-time text; and (e) interoperability requirements for assistive...
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ADA Gap Tool
ADA Gap Tool This handy tool was developed by Evan Terry Associates to assist its surveyors in measuring gaps in ground or floor surfaces....
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Compatible (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Compatible (Section-by-Section Analysis) Subpart D contains the minimum requirements for compatibility with existing peripheral devices or specialized customer premises equipment commonly...
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C. Why are Curb Ramps at Pedestrian Crossings Required?
It is often difficult or impossible for a person using a wheelchair, scooter, walker, or other mobility device to cross a street if the sidewalk on either side of the street ends without...
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Unique Attractions
Unique Attractions There are amusement attractions that are not specifically addressed by the guidelines, for example, “virtual reality” rides when a device does not move on a fixed course...
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N. Health Units/Medical Care Areas
accessible route to the different types of services offered within the medical care unit, turning and maneuvering spaces, and cots or beds that are at a height to which people who use mobility devices...
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410.6.1 Display of Real-Time Text (Section-by-Section Analysis)
This provision would not apply to telecommunications devices that either do not have display screens, or only have display screens capable of showing one line of text at a time....
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4.28.3(7)
In large rooms and spaces exceeding 100 ft (30 m) across, without obstructions 6 ft (2 m) above the finish floor, such as auditoriums, devices may be placed around the perimeter, spaced...
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Resources:
Have Access and Functional Needs: A Guide for First Responders High Rise Evacuation for People with Disabilities 4/10/13, Webinar Pacific ADA Center Tips for Emergency Use of Mobile Devices...
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4.13.11* DOOR OPENING FORCE
(b) interior hinged doors: 5 lbf (22.2N) (c) sliding or folding doors: 5 lbf (22.2N) These forces do not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices...
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2.3.2 Comparison of Demographic Characteristics of Subsamples by Data Collection Location
Therefore the relative percentages of WhMD users stratified by gender, device type and age categories were compared across the study’s three data collection sites....
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1.1.9 Horizontal gaps and vertical alignment
Measuring devices should be capable of measuring to a precision of 1/16 in. (1 mm)....
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11B-707.5.2 Receipts
Where receipts are provided, speech output devices shall provide audible balance inquiry information, error messages, and all other information on the printed receipt necessary to complete...
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Gateway to Gold Mobile App for U.S. Paralympics
The skills test screen will guide you through the submission process, which includes an easy tool to capture new videos or upload an existing video from your device’s video library....
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Van Accessible Parking Spaces
versus other vehicles such as trucks, station wagons, sport utility vehicles, etc. since many vehicles other than vans may be used by individuals with disabilities to transport mobility devices...
