Many states and localities have standardized designs for common features such as curb ramps, and sometimes these designs do not comply with ADA and, if applicable, Section 504 requirements...
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I. Ensuring Compliance Now and In the Future
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1. New Curb Ramp Construction and Alterations
In particular, new curb ramp standards were developed in order to address conflicting federal and state requirements regarding use of a half-inch curb lip at the point where the ramp meets...
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How is slip resistance measured?
is the recognized test method and the 0.5 value (when measured by this tester) is the recognized minimum criterion for slip-resistant walking surfaces in courts of law in the United States...
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a) "Neighborhood" Access Theory
In addition, Margen, who was not received as a program access expert, later contradicted himself, stating that the services offered at one park need not be duplicated at every park, "but...
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Implementation Approach and Schedule
The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) opposed a flat two-year compliance period, stating that the timeline should be variable, allowing more time to convert larger Web sites....
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Study Limitations
Kaye et al. states that there is a dramatic increase in WMD use with age [15]....
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Department of HHS Dear Colleague Letter: Guidance and Resources for Electronic Information Technology: Ensuring Equal Access to All Health Services and Benefits Provided Through Electronic Means
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by state and local governments....
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"Qualified Interpreter'' (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Many commenters requested that the Department include within the definition a requirement that interpreters be certified, particularly if they reside in a State that licenses or certifies...
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Location of accessible routes to stages. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
One governmental entity noted that its State building code already required direct access, that it was possible to provide direct access, and that creative solutions had been found to do...
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I. Introduction to the Study
Background There are an estimated 2.9 million children with disabilities under the age of 18 in the United States (U.S. Census Bureau, 2009). ...
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II. Terms of Agreement
Date of this Agreement, and each six months thereafter, for the duration of this Agreement, each of the XL Center Parties will provide a written report (“Compliance Report”) to the United States...
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Sections 35.108(b) and 36.105(b)—Physical or Mental Impairment
Other commenters recommended that the Department add ADHD to the list of examples of ‘‘physical or mental impairments’’ in §§ 35.108(b)(2) and 36.105(b)(2).3 Some commenters stated that...
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Location of accessible routes to stages. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
One governmental entity noted that its State building code already required direct access, that it was possible to provide direct access, and that creative solutions had been found to do...
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ADA 25th Anniversary Information
This Tool Kit is a project of the ADA National Network and its ten regional ADA Centers across the United States that provide information, guidance and training on the Americans with Disabilities...
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The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD)
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is the national association for the 56 Councils on Developmental Disabilities (DD Councils) across the United States...
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23. Free appropriate public education
recipient places a child in a program other than its own, it remains financially responsible for the child, whether or not the other program is operated by another recipient or educational agency...
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Summary of Significant Changes
The aim is to make these guidelines easier to understand and apply, particularly for regulated parties—such as public transit agencies—that frequently operate different types of non-rail...
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Resources
Washington, DC 20210 Direct: (202)693-7880 TTY: (877)889-5627 Fax: (202)693-7888 infoODEP@dol.gov http://www.dol.gov/odep/ The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is an agency...
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Poured in Place Rubber
Had the playground owner not discovered the non-compliant surface area until after the warranty had expired, it would have cost the agency in excess of $35,000 to correct the surface area...
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11B-212.3 Sinks
Agencies responsible for promulgating and enforcing accessibility regulations have previously issued guidance, such as DSA-AC's Access Compliance Reference Manual. ...
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11B-212.3 Sinks
Agencies responsible for promulgating and enforcing accessibility regulations have previously issued guidance, such as DSA-AC's Access Compliance Reference Manual....
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Site Profiles by Surface Type
Finally during the last year of the study, six new installations with shredded rubber were identified with one agency. ...
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7. Commit to Ongoing Maintenance of Accessible Playground Surfaces as a Responsibility of Ownership
The participating agencies recognized maintenance as a critical need in order to provide a safe environment for the public to recreate....
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Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers (WCILC) - Madison, WI
WCILC: Advocates for positive disability policy and systems changes Provides information on current state and national issues affecting people with disabilities...
