Simply put, “effective communication” means that whatever is written or spoken must be as clear and understandable to people with disabilities as it is for people who do not have disabilities...
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A. Providing Equally Effective Communication
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Mobility
People who use such devices have some of the most obvious access/egress problems....
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5.0 Conclusions
In a global economy, people who use wheeled mobility devices can be expected to travel all over the world....
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A4.15.2 Spout Height
Two drinking fountains, mounted side by side or on a single post, are usable by people with disabilities and people who find it difficult to bend over....
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Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers [4.15]
Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers [4.15] Drinking fountains and water coolers accessible to people who use wheelchairs may be too low for people with a limited ability to bend or stoop...
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603.3 Mirrors
A single full-length mirror can accommodate a greater number of people, including children....
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Appendix A: Pedestrians with Visual Impairments
To be visible to people with macular degeneration, detectable warnings must be visible to people who may only be able to use their peripheral vision....
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Integrated Setting
Integrated Setting One of the main goals of the ADA is to provide people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in the mainstream of American society....
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Universal Design
Universal Design—The principle that programs and facilities must be designed to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without separate or segregated access for people...
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Evaluate Your Need to Identify as Someone Who Requires Assistance During an Evacuation
Some people may perform well in a drill but some will experience problems in emergency situations....
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Attachment A: Disability-Related Issues for Emergency Plan Coordinators
Plans should include: people who are at the site on a regular basis; people who are at the site outside of the typical working hours;...
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Can an employer consider health and safety when deciding whether to hire an applicant or retain an employee who has HIV or AIDS?
reliable medical or other objective evidence—rather than on generalizations, ignorance, fear, patronizing attitudes, or stereotypes—the ADA recognizes the need to balance the interests of people...
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Issue 19: What Principles of Universal Design can be applied in the short term for persons with low vision?
And I don’t know if you’ve seen that refrigerator ad – it’s just wonderful – the little guy that can’t reach?...
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Which Paths Lead to Usable Circulation Paths?
Any circulation paths that are not usable should include signs directing people to other, usable paths....
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"Alerting to intruders." (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Some commenters argued that the phrase "alerting to intruders" in the current text has been misinterpreted by some people to apply to a special line of protection dogs that are trained to...
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Accessible Meeting Location
Accessible Meeting Location People attending a meeting are concerned about where to find parking, the building entrance, the meeting room, and restrooms....
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E. Community Evacuation and Transportation
In an emergency, people with disabilities may face a variety of challenges in evacuating to safety....
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D. Reasonable Modifications
Most people are familiar with dogs that guide people who are blind or have low vision....
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1018.3 Aisles in Groups B and M
Exception: Nonpublic aisles serving less than 50 people and not required to be accessible by Chapter 11B, (see Section 11B-403) need not exceed 28 inches (711 mm) in width....
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Alterations
“Technically infeasible” is defined as something that has little likelihood of being accomplished because existing structural conditions would require removing or altering a load-bearing...
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3.3.13 360-Degree Turn
The 360-degree turning diameter would have to be increased to 2500 mm (a little over 98 in.) to accommodate our entire study sample....
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Privacy: ADA Standard Section 707.4
In addition to people who are blind or visually impaired, people with limited reach who use wheelchairs or have short stature, who cannot effectively block the ATM screen with their bodies...
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What is a "reasonable accommodation"?
There are many types of things that may help people with disabilities work successfully....
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Visual Devices for the Fire Alarm System
People who are deaf or hard of hearing cannot hear alarms and voice announcements that warn of danger and the need to evacuate....