The ADA requires access to all individuals who may have a disability, including individuals who are blind or have a vision disability, are deaf or hard of hearing, have intellectual disabilities...
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14. There has never been a disabled person in my store; therefore I should not have to make my facility accessible.
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10. Q: One of the children in my center has parents who are deaf. I need to have a long discussion with them about their child's behavior and development. Do I have to provide a sign language interpreter for the meeting?
I need to have a long discussion with them about their child's behavior and development. Do I have to provide a sign language interpreter for the meeting? A: It depends....
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382.105 What is the responsibility of carriers at foreign airports at which airport operators have responsibility for enplaning, deplaning, or connecting assistance?
382.105 What is the responsibility of carriers at foreign airports at which airport operators have responsibility for enplaning, deplaning, or connecting assistance?...
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Can the Justice Department run elections to make sure they are fair?
If you have a question about election practices, candidate qualifying rules, the location of polling places, or other voting procedures in your jurisdiction, contact your local or state...
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Single Rider Adaptive Golf Cars
Single Rider Adaptive Golf Cars In recent years, single rider adaptive golf cars have been used to increase access for persons with disabilities on golf courses....
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Can I tell a patient that I cannot treat her because I don’t have accessible medical equipment?
Q Can I tell a patient that I cannot treat her because I don’t have accessible medical equipment? Generally no....
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14. Do I have to leave my pool lift out at poolside when my pool is closed?
Do I have to leave my pool lift out at poolside when my pool is closed? No. Pool lifts are required to be available only when the pool is open and available to the public....
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Grab bar clearance
Have local authorities accepted one-piece dispensers in toilet compartments that are recessed behind the horizontal grab bars? These units stick out ¼" or so....
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Do access aisle borders (in blue) have to be painted on all four sides to be considered compliant?
I would say yes as the language in the code is pretty specific using the term "perimeter". I would also say that both of the "end" lines would/could be within the required length.
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12. What if I have two pools or a pool and a spa? Can I share a lift between pools?
What if I have two pools or a pool and a spa? Can I share a lift between pools? In new construction, each pool or spa must provide accessible entry and exit....
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208.2.5.2
Exception: State agencies and political subdivisions having jurisdiction over street parking or publicly owned or operated parking facilities are not required to provide a greater right-of-way...
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E.6.ii. - Does the Federal government have a 'logo program' indicating which products meet 508 standards?
The Federal government does not currently have a Section 508 logo (such as the Energy Star) that attaches to a product to indicate that the product conforms to the Section 508 standards....
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105.2.2 ASME
ASME A17.1-2000 is used by local jurisdictions throughout the United States for the design, construction, installation, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration, and repair...
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105.2.2 ASME
ASME A17.1-2000 is used by local jurisdictions throughout the United States for the design, construction, installation, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration, and repair...
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504.3 Prompts (Section-by-Section Analysis)
504.3 Prompts (Section-by-Section Analysis) This proposed section would require authoring tools to proactively support the creation of accessible content by providing a mode of operation...
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Is it prohibited to draw majority-minority districts?
Over 30 years ago the Supreme Court held that jurisdictions are free to draw majority-minority election districts that follow traditional, non-racial districting considerations, such as...
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Phase II: Energy and Commerce & Public Works and Transportation Committees
The court ruled that requiring lifts on every bus went beyond the purview of Section 504 and left it up to transit authorities to decide whether to have accessible buses, provide paratransit...
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Re: When is a Curb Ramp a Ramp?
I leave it up to the AHJ to define curb heights in order to apply them to the definition of a curb ramp. Most of the time that provides a max height of 7". ...
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13. If I can’t provide a lift at every pool, do I have to close the one(s) that has no lift?
If I can’t provide a lift at every pool, do I have to close the one(s) that has no lift? No....
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§ 36.601 Model Code
Model code means a nationally recognized document developed by a private entity for use by State or local jurisdictions in developing codes as defined in this section....
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10.4 Coordination Procedures to Avoid Duplicative Complaint Processing Under the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to establish coordination procedures to avoid duplication and to assure consistent standards in processing complaints that fall within the overlapping jurisdiction...