Strength The ability of wheelchair users to operate equipment in work and living spaces depends not only on reach but also on sufficient hand strength to grasp and manipulate controls...
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Measuring Techniques
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I. BACKGROUND AND JURISDICTION
It also hosts other live entertainment events such as music concerts and includes restaurants, bars, and beverage and merchandise concessions (“Entertainment Operations”). ...
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Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): ADA/Section 504 Programs
Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act (Public Law 93-112) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in Federally assisted programs....
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Establishing Disability History Awareness Initiatives – A Roadmap for States & Territories
This document is designed to assist states that have not yet passed legislation related to Disability History Awareness....
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Mind's Eye Travel
Our prices include sighted guide assistance and help with the following: Immigration Documents Boarding Passes Cruise Line Bag Tags Embarkation & Disembarkation Orientation While...
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Captioning at movie theaters. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Captioning makes films accessible to individuals whose hearing is too limited to benefit from assistive listening devices. ...
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Features of the ETA Standard Barrier Survey/Barrier Management System [Title II]
The ADA Barrier Management System The ADA Barrier Management System’s reports facilitate your management of identified barriers, assist in setting priorities, allow tracking of barrier...
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Appendix 2: Survey Forms: Curb Ramps
Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Comments: This survey form is designed to assist you in identifying common barriers to access...
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E. Effective Communication
People who serve as readers or provide assistance filling out forms must be “qualified” – in the context of an emergency shelter, this means being capable of and willing to read materials...
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Water Closet Clearance
In addition, many commenters noted that the additional clear floor space at the side of the water closet is also critical for those providing assistance with transfers and personal care...
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I. INTRODUCTION
enforcement action purport to bind all individuals covered by title III of the ADA from hereafter asserting rights under those provisions, it is appropriate for the Attorney General to assist...
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QUESTION: SHOULD PVOs MODIFY POLICIES TO ACCOMMODATE REQUESTS BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO TRAVEL WITH ANIMALS THAT DO NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF SERVICE ANIMALS?
For example, the PVO could require the passenger to provide evidence or documentation that the passenger has a disability requiring assistance from the animal....
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Detectable Warning Surfaces on Curb Ramps (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department of Transportation regulations implementing Section 504 require state and local governments that receive federal financial assistance directly or indirectly from the Department...
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Signage
Response by Marsha Mazz: Actually, there’s four, in terms of the ADA and ABA standards – one for assisted lifting, one for volume control – off the top of my head, I’m forgetting the fourth...
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"Wheelchair" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Mobility devices such as golf cars, bicycles, and electronic personal assistance mobility devices (EPAMDs) are inherently excluded from the proposed definition....
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2. Accessibility Technical Standard
Election Assistance Commission's Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG)....
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4. Effective Communication
Examples of auxiliary aids and services include qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, open and closed captioning, notetakers, written materials, telephone handset...
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"Wheelchair" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Mobility devices such as golf cars, bicycles, and electronic personal assistance mobility devices (EPAMDs) are inherently excluded from the proposed definition. ...
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Tips for Weighing People Using an Accessible Scale
Assist individuals in transferring back into their device. *Remember to ask individuals in future visits if they are using the same device....
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Guest Rooms and In-Room Guest Services
Guests may require assistance when ordering movies or using other television features, as choices are only visual and change frequently....
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A. Statutory and rulemaking history
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 794 (section 504), to all activities of State and local governments regardless of whether these entities receive Federal financial assistance...
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IV. Summary of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008
Fifth, the ADA as amended prohibits consideration of the ameliorative effects of mitigating measures such as medication, assistive technology, or reasonable modifications when determining...
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Background
Access Board staff report that a large number of calls to their technical assistance hotline from architects, contractors, and others are seeking clarification of tolerances for specific...
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Alterations and Water Closet Clearances in Single-User Toilet Rooms With In-Swinging Doors (Section-by-Section Analysis)
and easier transfers for individuals with disabilities, and will enable a caregiver, aide, or other person to accompany an individual with a disability into the toilet room to provide assistance...
