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Group designations such as "the blind," "the retarded" or "the disabled" are inappropriate because they do not reflect the individuality, equality or dignity of people with disabilities....
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Distinct Viewing Locations [F246.2, 1015.2, and 1015.3]
Distinct viewing locations within a viewing area don’t have to be identified, but may be designated by signs or other markers....
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R210 Protruding Objects
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recommends that local governments use an encroachment permit process to regulate the use of sidewalks by private...
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Accessibility of Airport Facilities
facilities and services owned, leased, or operated by a carrier at a commercial service airport, including parking and ground transportation, must comply with the Standards for Accessible Design...
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Car Controls [4.10.12]
Various control panel designs that accommodate people of short stature, people who use wheelchairs, and all standing passengers are now readily available....
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4.16.6 Dispensers
Alternatively, Horty Elving and Associates used a toilet paper holder at the end of each swing-away grab bar (e.g., Figure 11) at Bridges Medical Services, Ada, MN (Horty, Elving & Associates...
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11B-221.2.1.6 Specialty seating areas
achievable for wheelchair spaces to be placed in each specialty seating area, those services or amenities shall be provided to individuals with disabilities, and their companions, at other designated...
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11B-221.2.1.6 Specialty seating areas
achievable for wheelchair spaces to be placed in each specialty seating area, those services or amenities shall be provided to individuals with disabilities, and their companions, at other designated...
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Reach Ranges and Operability Requirements
One of the basic principles of universal design and accessibility is to provide controls that most people can reach and use....
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Section 810.5.3
Section 38.71(b)(2) provides that “Vehicles designed for, and operated on, pedestrian malls, city streets, or other areas where level-entry boarding is not practicable shall provide wayside...
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Why Your Interior Renovations Are Losing You Money
While those rooms matter, they are also the most expensive to renovate and often have the lowest ROI because design trends change so fast....
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[2010 ADAS] 105.2.2 ASME
ASME A17.1-2000 is used by local jurisdictions throughout the United States for the design, construction, installation, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration, and repair...
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ADA Information Sources
lnformation Sources for Accessible Housing US....
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A4.5.1 General
People who have difficulty walking or maintaining balance or who use crutches, canes, or walkers, and those with restricted gaits are particularly sensitive to slipping and tripping hazards...
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Manufacturer (Section-by-Section Analysis)
modified to include subcomponent manufacturers, manufacturers of component parts which can convert a piece of equipment into customer premises equipment, and software manufacturers that design...
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Architectural Barriers Act
________ 1968 The Architectural Barriers Act mandates the removal of what is perceived to be the most significant obstacle to employment for people with disabilities—the physical design...
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Objective Surface Measurements
For purposes of comparison, objective surface measurement data are included from the “Measurement of Surface Characteristics for Accessibility” NIH-funded research project at Beneficial Designs...
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Data Collection Procedures
Data Collection Procedures Each playground owner identified a minimum of one newly constructed or planned playground using at least one surface material in the designated categories of...
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227 Sales and Service
1991 Standards for Accessible Design 2010 Standards for Accessible Design What’s New/Different 7.3 Check-out Aisles...
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212 and 606 Kitchens, Kitchenettes, Lavatories, and Sinks
A commenter recommended that the mounting height of sinks and lavatories should take into consideration the increased use of three-wheeled scooters and some larger wheelchairs....
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What values are recommended for ground and floor surfaces along an accessible route?
The surfaces of the accessible route on a site or within a building or facility must be designed to provide slip-resistant locomotion for both level and inclined travel by persons with disabilities...
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C. Getting Started
The checklist is designed to prompt the user to check key features by asking questions about sizes, sloped surfaces, and availability of accessible features; and in some areas, it suggests...
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Manual Wheelchairs
Users can propel themselves using push rims attached to the rear wheels. Braking is accomplished by resisting wheel movement with the hands or arms....