This matter is based upon a complaint filed with the United States Department of Justice (“Department”) by a University student who is blind (“Complainant”), who alleged that he was unable...
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BACKGROUND
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QUESTION: WHAT QUESTIONS IS IT PERMISSIBLE TO ASK OF A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY CONCERNING A SERVICE ANIMAL?
., the dog is observed guiding an individual who is blind or has low vision, pulling a person's wheelchair, or providing assistance with stability or balance to an individual with an observable...
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R210 Protruding Objects (Section-by-Section Analysis)
R210 Protruding Objects (Section-by-Section Analysis) Objects that protrude into pedestrian circulation paths can be hazardous for pedestrians, especially pedestrians who are blind or...
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J. Drinking Fountains
fountain, protrudes more than four inches into the circulation path, the bottom edge must be at 27 inches above the floor or lower so the drinking fountain is not a hazard to people who are blind...
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Effective Communication
Generally this part of the regulations applies to people who are deaf, people who are hard of hearing, people who are blind, people with low vision and people with speech disabilities. ...
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Typical Issues
Blinds closed on windows behind check-in so voters who read lips can communicate with the voting staff....
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OBJECTIVES
Crossing requirements of blind pedestrians. Accessible pedestrian signals. Pedestrian signal warrants....
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Talking three-dimensional models for way-finding and orientation
However, without additional audio descriptive information to actually assist the blind user in navigating from the model to destinations within the space, models are not useful for way finding...
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FAQ: What is ALT Text and why should I enter it in my uploaded images?
From the Social Security Administration: "Screen reading software is used by people who are blind or who have low vision....
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2. Q: What is a service animal?
Guide dogs are one type of service animal, used by some individuals who are blind. This is the type of service animal with which most people are familiar....
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EVACUATION
Individuals who are blind or who have limited vision may no longer be able to independently use traditional orientation and navigation methods....
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The Research
develop statistical evidence to support the development of design guidelines that will define the various physical and three-dimensional aspects of a tactile exhibit to make it useful to the blind...
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Low Vision Part 3: How Can People With Low Vision Maintain Their Independence?
National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Eye Institute’s mission is to “conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to blinding...
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Audible WALK indications
Speech WALK indications should be accompanied by tactile arrows and Braille labels so that pedestrians who are blind can determine street names.8 3....
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E. Increasing Numbers of Individuals with Hearing and Vision Impairments
By the year 2020, the number of people who are blind or have low vision is projected to increase substantially.* * * Blindness or low vision affects 3.3 million Americans age 40 or over,...
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b. Summary of Objectives of, and Legal Basis for, the Proposed Regulation
receive “full and equal enjoyment” of their respective goods and services, including, as needed, the provision of auxiliary aids and services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing or blind...
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2. Movie Patrons With Hearing and Vision Disabilities
Census data also reflects that 8.1 million Americans ages 15 and older reported having some difficulty seeing (defined as experiencing blindness or having difficulty seeing words or letters...
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Auxiliary Aids and Services
For people who are blind, have vision loss, or are deaf-blind, this includes providing a qualified reader; information in large print, Braille, or electronically for use with a computer...
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503.3 Alternative User Interfaces (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Examples of alternative user interfaces include on-screen keyboards for a single switch user, and screen reading software for a person who is blind....
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IV. Eligibility for Goods and Services
Requirements that tend to screen out individuals with disabilities, such as requiring a blind person to produce a driver's license as the sole means of identification for cashing a check...
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Common Problems with Websites
Common Problems with Websites Ø When websites depend exclusively on graphics for content or navigation, then those who are blind and who use "talking" screen-reader technology may...
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A. Signs
following spaces, are the signs mounted on the wall (not the door) to the latch side of the door and centered 60" above the floor so that they can be easily located by persons who are blind...
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§ 35.104 Auxiliary aids and services
programs (SAP), large print materials, accessible electronic and information technology, or other effective methods of making visually delivered materials available to individuals who are blind...