Presentation equipment, such as LCD data projectors and laptop computers, are considered EIT and therefore covered by the Access Board's standards, unless an exception applies....
Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) saying these words, “Let the shameful wall of exclusion finally come tumbling down.”1 One of the most important civil rights...
The Board has as one of its goals to take a leadership role in the development of codes and standards for accessibility....
Currently, as a matter of policy, the more stringent of either the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (49 FR 31528) or the 1991 version of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility...
In theory, a Building Code remains applicable throughout the life and operation of a building or other element of the built environment -- see also subsequent discussions about changes and...
In theory, a Building Code remains applicable throughout the life and operation of a building or other element of the built environment -- see also subsequent discussions about changes and...
As described more fully later in this notice, our purpose is to inform all interested parties that for new construction and alterations commenced after that date, we are interpreting Education's...
Where provided, escalators shall comply with the sections 6.1.3.5.6 and 6.1.3.6.5 of ASME A17.1 and shall have a clear width of 32 inches (813 mm) minimum. Exception: Existing...
Destination-oriented elevators shall comply with Section 11B-411 and with ASME A17.1. They shall be passenger elevators as classified by ASME A17.1. Elevator operation shall be...
The care you receive in emergency situations depends on how much information physicians have at the time of the emergency....
[76 FR 17002, Mar. 25, 2011]
A number of commenters objected to the fact that the proposed guidelines included more than one set of design standards....
Signily is a sign language keyboard app developed by ASLized, a nonprofit organization that produces and promotes educational materials in American Sign Language (ASL)....
Access Board (or Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board) offers technical assistance on the ADA Accessibility Guidelines. Publications and...
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Sec.36.607 Effect of certification.
Because the only standard specifically incorporated by reference in Education's Section 504 regulations at this time is UFAS, we have received questions both about whether, for new construction...
As part of an ISO standard (ISO 7001 Graphic Symbols – Public Information Symbols), the ISA reflects considerable analysis by, and the consensus of, an international collection of technical...
When completing your emergency health information (forms included at back of chapter) be sure and include: Disability/Conditions emergency personnel might need to know about (...
This proposed section would be new to both the 508 Standards and 255 Guidelines....
Sessions are held on a monthly basis and cover a variety of topics concerning accessibility to the built environment, information and communication technologies, and transportation....
Elimination of Architectural Barriers Texas Government Code, Chapter 469 Administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Effective March 15, 2012 Mailing...
It is good to prepare for medical emergencies by carrying on you at all times emergency information containing your critical health information and emergency contacts....