The phrase ‘‘readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities’’ is a term that, in slightly varied formulations, has been used in the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968,...
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2010 ADA Definition
Public Use: Interior or exterior rooms, spaces, or elements that are made available to the public. Public use may be provided at a building or facility that is privately or publicly owned.
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General Substantive Requirements of the New Construction Provisions (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
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General Preamble
Major sources This document has been prepared using input from a number of sources, including two documents from the Access Board (Telecommunications Requirements and the ADAAG)....
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Overview of the Rule
Subpart A, "General," includes the purpose and application sections, describes the relationship of the Act to other laws, and defines key terms used in the regulation....
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General Substantive Requirements of the New Construction Provisions (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
The phrase "readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities'' is a term that, in slightly varied formulations, has been used in the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968,...
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Video remote interpreting (VRI). (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department notes that VRI generally consists of a videophone, monitors, cameras, a high-speed video connection, and an interpreter provided by the public accommodation pursuant to a...
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Section 35.151(b) Alterations
travel to the altered area--and the restrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving it--is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use...
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A. Purpose of the Rule
.), which covers public accommodations and commercial facilities—including movie theaters....
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Relationship to Other Laws
by a person with a disability into housing and may not use the ADA definition as a justification for reducing their FHAct obligations....
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Section 36.206 Retaliation or Coercion (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
Paragraph (a) of Sec.36.206 provides that no private entity or public entity shall discriminate against any individual because that individual has exercised his or her right to oppose any...
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Applicability
Impairment - An individual with a mobility impairment is permitted to operate a Segway in a Federal building under the jurisdiction, custody or control of GSA in any areas open to pedestrian use...
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C. Accessible golf cars
regulations specific to golf cars and may propose requiring golf courses that provide golf cars, when replacing or acquiring additional standard golf cars, to provide accessible golf cars for use...
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Accessible Means of Egress
A continuous and unobstructed way of egress travel from any point in a building or facility that provides an accessible route to an area of refuge, a horizontal exit, or a public way....
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Elevator Exemption (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
The statutory definition of ‘‘public accommodation’’ (section 301(7)) lists 12 types of establishments that are considered public accommodations....
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Elevator Exemption (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
The statutory definition of "public accommodation'' (section 301(7)) lists 12 types of establishments that are considered public accommodations....
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Section 36.304 Removal of Barriers (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Because the Department uses the 1991 Standards as a guide to identify what constitutes a barrier, the proposed standards will provide a new reference point in assessing an entity's obligations...
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B. Adoption and Implementation of ADA Accessibility Policy
can readily read it, such as the employee lounge area or at public entrances. ...
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Are the elements of path of travel and accessible routes substantively the same (such as slope, vertical clearance, width of path of travel, etc.)?
No exceptions are provided but you can use existing accessible routes to help satisfy these requirements....
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Legal Requirements
An example of a fundamental alteration to a program would be allowing use of a motor vehicle in an area not designated for motorized-vehicle use. U.S....
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ALTERATION
Section 11B-202.4 requires the provision of: an accessible primary entrance; toilet and bathing facilities; drinking fountains; signs; public telephones; and an accessible path of travel...
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Miniature horses. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Accordingly, use of miniature horses reduces the cost involved to retire, replace, and train replacement service animals....
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Miniature horses. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Accordingly, use of miniature horses reduces the cost involved to retire, replace, and train replacement service animals....
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Ensure that communication with people with disabilities is as effective as communication with people without disabilities
Public entities are not required to take any action that would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of a service, program, or activity, or undue financial and administrative...
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E.6.iii. - Are vendors required to post information regarding whether their products meet the Access Board standards on a web site? Couldn't this result in a compromise of intellectual property?
Vendors are encouraged to use the BuyAccessible website to facilitate the market research efforts of the government in identifying conforming products....
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Scoping and technical requirements applicable to "places of lodging." (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In the NPRM, the Department asked for public comment on its proposal in Sec. 36.406(c) to apply to places of lodging the scoping and technical requirements for transient lodging, rather...