A number of commenters requested that the Department categorize the final Guidelines as minimum requirements, and not as performance standards, because "recommended" guidelines are less...
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Guidelines as Minimum Requirements
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Sinks [4.24]
Recommendations: A forward approach (specified in 4.24) provides convenient access at sinks used regularly or for extended periods of time....
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Public Address Systems and Microphones
Recommendations: Both systems can share sound sources (microphones, mixers, tape players, VCRs) but not all microphones of a public address system work well with ALSs....
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Car Controls [4.10.12]
Recommendations: Buttons on front panels should be located as close to the door as possible, rather than near the comer....
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Ensuring Online Files and Documents are Accessible
Microsoft Office offers an online tipsheet, Ten Tips for Accessible Documents, which provides recommendations on text colors, size, and more....
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5.8.2.1 Height of Breast Platform at Time of Measurement
5.8.2.1 Height of Breast Platform at Time of Measurement Recommendation The Committee recommends measuring all knee and toe clearances when the top of the breast platform is set at...
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M301.4 Lift Compatibility
• Sub-Committee Recommendation: The base of the equipment shall provide a clearance 39 inches (1000 mm) wide minimum, 6 inches (150 mm) high minimum measured from the floor, and 36...
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Raised and Brailled Characters and Pictorial Symbol Signs [4.30.4]
Recommendations: Raised borders can confuse tactile reading of raised (and Braille) characters. They should be avoided or spaced away from raised text....
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1. Width and Depth of Wheelchair Spaces
This commenter recommended taking a “universal design” approach with a requirement of 34 inches wide by 58 inches deep for raised platforms on weight scales....
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Base Support [No specific provision—affects M303.2.4]
The ~0.5” thickness is the recommendation from the data supplied by Steinfeld and D’Souza....
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III. ARCHITECTURAL ACCESS
The Architectural Access Specialist will begin with a comprehensive survey of the two model facilities and a report of findings and recommendations regarding the model facilities....
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Allen Tel ADA Outdoor Phone with Amplified Receiver and No Dial
Braille labeling and ID tones Two LED lamps to indicate "on" and "help on the way " All housings are equipped with gaskets and the logo "Telephone" Outdoor speakerphones are not recommended...
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Emergency Transportable Housing: ADA Standard Section 3.
The Board developed these guidelines according to recommendations from an advisory panel it organized, the Emergency Transportable Housing Advisory Committee, which included representation...
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M305.2.3 Fittings
M305.2.3 Fittings Proposed requirement: Transfer supports shall not rotate within their fittings • Sub-Committee Recommendation: Transfer supports shall not rotate within their...
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Comments
Most of the comments on these issues were from the disability community, and they unanimously recommended that GFE be required....
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12185(d) Deadline
(d) Deadline The study required by subsection (a) of this section, along with recommendations by the Office of Technology Assessment, including any policy options for legislative action...
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How ALSs Operate
Recommendation: While a "complete" system with the necessary components can be bought off-the-shelf, ALSs designed as "mix and match" systems can provide a range of components appropriate...
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Skill Drills and Updates
Conduct personal skill drills periodically (recommend no less than twice a year) to refresh your skills for methods you don’t often use, such as using e-mail, text, apps, Skype or Face time...
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SUMMARY
Our best recommendation to ensure that your facilities comply with the physical access requirements is to check with a knowledgeable CASp....
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Valet Parking
Recommendation: Provision of accessible parking spaces, though not required, is strongly encouraged....
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Interacting with People With Disabilities
The Guide authors recommend the following resources: Tips for Interacting With People With Disabilities, by June Kailes Choosing Words With Dignity, by the Vermont Developmental...
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Size [§304.3]
Circular Turning Space Recommendation: To provide easier access, locate elements with knee and toe space outside the turning space or, with circular space, limit overlap to approximately...
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Is automation of doors required?
Automation of doors is not required by the Standards, but it is highly recommended for entrance doors where the opening force is significant....
