spaces which display the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA), sometimes referred to as the wheelchair symbol, are generally understood to be reserved for the exclusive use of a disabled...
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It appears that the accessibility standards may result in lots of chargers in ADA spaces not being used or “stranded assets.” Was this issue addressed in development of the standards?
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A.2.i. - What does Section 508 require?
agencies to ensure that, when developing, procuring, maintaining, or using electronic and information technology, they take into account the needs of all end users – including people with disabilities...
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Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices
Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices In recent years, some people with mobility disabilities have begun using less traditional mobility devices such as golf cars or Segways®....
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Comments
Disability community commenters favored retaining the requirement that a direct threat can only be a threat to the health or safety of others....
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§ 36.302(c)(6)
A public accommodation shall not ask about the nature or extent of a person's disability, but may make two inquiries to determine whether an animal qualifies as a service animal....
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Language Issues
Choose disability terms that describe diversity in accurate and respectful ways....
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§ 35.136(f) Inquiries
A public entity shall not ask about the nature or extent of a person's disability, but may make two inquiries to determine whether an animal qualifies as a service animal....
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Other Comments on the Technical Standard
Other Comments on the Technical Standard Several disability organizations' comments urged the Department to require carriers and airports to consult with individuals with disabilities...
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§ 36.311(c) Development of policies permitting the use of other power-driven mobility devices
A public accommodation shall establish policies to permit the use of other power-driven mobility devices by individuals with disabilities when it is reasonable to afford a public accommodation's...
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§ 35.137(c) Development of policies permitting the use of other power-driven mobility devices
A public entity shall establish policies to permit the use of other power-driven mobility devices by individuals with disabilities when it is reasonable to allow an individual with a disability...
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§ 36.302(b)(2) Illustration
A health care provider may refer an individual with a disability to another provider, if that individual is seeking, or requires, treatment or services outside of the referring provider's...
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Sec.36.302(b)(2)
A health care provider may refer an individual with a disability to another provider, if that individual is seeking, or requires, treatment or services outside of the referring provider's...
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Resources:
Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities, (2016), National Fire Protection Agency Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Taking Responsibility for Your Safety, A Guide...
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Beginning of National Barrier-Free Standards
Beginning of National Barrier-Free Standards ________________________________________________________________ 1950 In the 1950s, disabled veterans and other people with disabilities...
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III-3.4000 Separate benefit/integrated setting
A primary goal of the ADA is the equal participation of individuals with disabilities in the "mainstream" of American society....
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12. Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
While PCAs may travel with a passenger with a disability, transportation agencies are not required to provide a personal care attendant or personal care attendant services to meet the needs...
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TITLE III COVERAGE AND FINDINGS
Ensuring that medical care providers do not discriminate on the basis of disability is an issue of general public importance. ...
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SOTARE Waste Receptacles
Designed by QDesign, SOTARE is a modular family of curvilinear waste & recycling receptacles which includes a 34-gallon half-elliptical unit and 2 quarter-elliptical units [left side, right...
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Bus Shelter Benches
I think bus shelter benches are most important for people with disabilities who need to sit and rest. The clear space within the shelter is required to accommodate wheelchair users....
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12112(d)(2)(A) Prohibited examination or inquiry
-Except as provided in paragraph (3), a covered entity shall not conduct a medical examination or make inquiries of a job applicant as to whether such applicant is an individual with a disability...
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12112(d)(2)(A) Prohibited examination or inquiry
Except as provided in paragraph (3), a covered entity shall not conduct a medical examination or make inquiries of a job applicant as to whether such applicant is an individual with a disability...
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Leased/ Assigned Parking
Use of accessible spaces by people without disabilities may be possible so long as access is not denied to people with disabilities as needed....
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M101.1 Purpose
The proposed standards contain technical criteria for medical diagnostic equipment that is accessible to and usable by patients with disabilities....
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§27.7(b)(1)(iii)
(iii) Provide a qualified person with a disability with an aid, benefit, or service that is not as effective in affording equal opportunity to obtain the same result, to gain the same benefit...
