Early models were known as TTYs (from their origin in teletype technology)....
Search Results "NTTAA: National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995"
2010 ADA Definition
NTTAA: National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995: The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA) directs that as a general matter, all Federal agencies and departments shall use technical standards that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies, which are private, generally non-profit organizations that develop technical standards or specifications using well-defined procedures that require openness, balanced participation among affected interests and groups, fairness and due process, and an opportunity for appeal, as a means to carry out policy objectives or activities. Public Law 104– 113, section 12(d)(1) (15 U.S.C. 272 note).
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Text Telephones (or TTYs) [4.31.9]
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4.2. Sensitivity Analysis
Alternate captioning and audio description device replacement rates; Increased staff training frequency; Single-Auditorium unit cost estimates including Sony’s technology...
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11B-810.6 Rail station signs
Emerging technologies such as an audible sign system using infrared transmitters and receivers may provide greater accessibility in the transit environment than traditional Braille and raised...
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11B-810.6 Rail station signs
Emerging technologies such as an audible sign systems using infrared transmitters and receivers may provide greater accessibility in the transit environment than traditional Braille and...
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810.6 Rail Station Signs
Emerging technologies such as an audible sign system using infrared transmitters and receivers may provide greater accessibility in the transit environment than traditional braille and raised...
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Spectrum Aquatics Gallatin Water Powered Assisted Access Lift
cylinder and piston designed specifically to provide greater and quicker lifting capacity Adjustable padded headrest for full support Large spacious seat designed for ease of transfer...
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American Standard Acrylic Seated Safety Shower
Fully open on one side, the wide seat allows for easy transfer in and out of the shower. The low 3" threshold and a wrap-around grab bar further enhance safety in the shower....
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Grass Roots Activism
At Brooklyn College she participated in her first demonstration: a protest against President Nixon’s veto of the Rehabilitation Act....
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2. Question: What is the minimum width needed for a level boarding railroad passenger station platform to meet the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Answer: Under 49 CFR Part 37, all new or altered railroad station platforms, including non-level boarding platforms, used for intercity rail passenger service or commuter rail...
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Peripheral Devices (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Peripheral Devices (Section-by-Section Analysis) Section 255 (d) of the Act provides that when it is not readily achievable to make telecommunications equipment or customer premises equipment...
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Who Is Protected by Title I?
To understand who is and who is not protected by the ADA, it is first necessary to understand the Act's definition of an "individual with a disability" and then determine if the individual...
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Technical Bulletin: Ground and Floor Surfaces
The landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted on July 26, 1990, provides comprehensive civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment...
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Q5: Should a school district revise its policies and procedures regarding the determination of coverage and provision of services under Section 504 and Title II?
A: Yes, if those policies and procedures do not implement the Amendments Act's new legal standards....
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13.1 Q. Are the public and common use areas of a newly constructed development that consists entirely of buildings having four or more multistory townhouses, with no elevators, required to be accessible?
The Fair Housing Act applies only to new construction of covered multifamily dwellings....
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Enforcement Mechanisms
enforcement mechanisms, such as a preconstruction review process, certification by a licensed architect, engineer or other building professional that a project is in compliance with the Act...
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"1991 Standards" and "2004 ADAAG" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The term ‘‘2004 ADAAG'' refers to ADA Chapter 1, ADA Chapter 2, and Chapters 3 through 10 of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines...
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
The United States of America is referred to as the "United States"; the Illinois State Police as the "ISP"; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et...
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Press Release
The parties to this Settlement Agreement are the United States of America and the Florida State University Board of Trustees, a public body corporate of the State of Florida, acting...
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Sections 35.108(d)(1) and 36.105(d)(1)—Substantially Limits
The ADA as amended directs that the term ‘‘substantially limits’’ shall be ‘‘interpreted consistently with the findings and purposes of the ADA Amendments Act.’’ 42 U.S.C. 12102(4)(B)....
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Commercial Facilities
commerce; (2) That are intended for nonresidential use by a private entity; and (3) That are not: (a) Facilities that are covered or expressly exempted from coverage under the Fair Housing Act...
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11B-209.2.2 Bus loading zones
public transportation" and "specified public transportation" are defined by the Department of Transportation at 49 CFR 37.3 in regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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11B-209.2.2 Bus loading zones
public transportation" and "specified public transportation" are defined by the Department of Transportation at 49 CFR 37.3 in regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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11B-240.1.1 Additions
At the time the second phase is complete, ramps must be used to connect at least 5 of the elevated play components and transfer systems are permitted to be used to connect the rest of the...
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11B-240.1.1 Additions
At the time the second phase is complete, ramps must be used to connect at least 5 of the elevated play components and transfer systems are permitted to be used to connect the rest of the...
