By using telecommunications relay services (TRS), it has now become easier for persons with hearing and speech disabilities to communicate by the telephone....
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Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) (Advisory Guidance)
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R209.1 General
Where pedestrian signals are provided at pedestrian street crossings, they shall include accessible pedestrian signals and pedestrian pushbuttons complying with sections 4E.08 through 4E...
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Text Telephones (TTY) or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD):
The TTY benefits people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired and individuals seeking to communicate with them....
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1.1.2 Purpose
;S Code §19955 et al. requires public accommodations and facilities constructed in this state with private funds to adhere to the accessibility provisions of Chapter 7 (commencing with Section...
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Authority:
Sec. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794); sec. 16(a) and (d) of the Federal Transit Act of 1964, as amended (49 U.S.C. 5310(a) and (f); sec. 165(b) of the Federal-Aid...
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Introduction
ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA or Amendments Act) at section 2(a)(1)-(8) and (b)(1)-(6) (Findings and Purposes); See also Senate Statement of the Managers to Accompany S. 3406 (2008 Senate...
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4. What factors should a public school district consider in determining what auxiliary aids or services are necessary to afford qualified students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, the public school’s services, programs, or activities?
The determination of what auxiliary aids or services will provide effective communication must be made on a case‐by‐case basis, considering the communication used by the student, the nature...
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Introductory Statements
During that time I was the author of the federal government’s first comprehensive disability rights regulations, regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, first issued...
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Substantive changes made to requirements for elevators
Substantive changes made to requirements for elevators in section 407 include: revision of the height of call controls (407.2.1.1) removal of a specification concerning...
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Interchangeability: ADA Standard Section 106.4
Section 106.4 of the ADA Standards covers information on the interchangeability of terms used throughout the ADA Standards.
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5. PLAN INCLUSIVELY
Identify partners in your community who can help your plan address various needs....
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Auxiliary Aids and Services
Often ensuring effective communication requires public entities to provide “auxiliary aids and services” which may include the following: For people who are deaf or have hearing loss:...
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Companions
Companions In many situations, covered entities communicate with someone other than the person who is receiving their goods or services....
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Conflict with Historic Preservation Design Codes
Existing facilities that are converted to dwelling units are not subject to the Act's accessibility requirements....
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Corbin Russwin Inc. FE6800 Fortified Multi-Point Latching System
The Corbin Russwin FE6800 is a robust three-point locking system engineered to help save lives by securing the community shelter entry....
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Greenfields Outdoor Fitness Accessible Hand Cycle HP2009-7-21
As thousands of communities across North America have discovered, outdoor fitness equipment is a unique, fun, and cost-effective solution for a population that increasingly struggles with...
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Dwelling Unit
The Fair Housing Act requires all covered multifamily dwellings for first occupancy after March 13, 1991 to be designed and constructed in accordance with the Act's accessibility requirements...
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11B-202 Existing buildings and facilities
SECTION 11B-202 Existing buildings and facilities 11B-202.4 Path of travel requirements in alterations, additions and structural repairs. Exceptions: 4....
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B.3.iii. - What is the difference between "equivalent facilitation" and "alternative means of access"?
Under Section 508, agencies have a statutory obligation to make information and data available by an "alternative means of access" when acquiring EIT that meets the applicable technical...
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II. Rulemaking History
Section 510 of the Rehabilitation Act requires the Access Board to issue standards for medical diagnostic equipment to ensure such equipment is accessible to, and usable by, individuals...
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PUBLIC HOUSING
or on behalf of a public entity, or constructed or altered as part of a public entity’s program to provide housing pursuant to United States Code of Federal Regulations, 28 CFR Part 35, Section...
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11B-809.12 Electrical receptacles, controls and switches
Electrical receptacles on branch circuits of 30 amperes or less, communication system receptacles, controls and switches shall be located as follows: Where there is no obstruction...
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Privacy: ADA Standard Section 707.4
ETA Editor’s Note: The Department of Justice considers the communication-related elements of ATMs to be auxiliary aids and services, rather than structural elements, to which the safe...
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§35.103 Relationship to Other Laws
§35.103 Relationship to Other Laws Section 35.103 is derived from sections 501 (a) and (b) of the ADA....
