One major advocacy organization, for example, noted that the speed at which individuals communicate orally or use sign language averages about 200 words per minute or more while exchange...
Search Results "Transit Sign"
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"Auxiliary Aids and Services" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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13. Q: When a sign language interpreter is needed, where do I find one?
This is generally accomplished through a contract with a sign language interpreter service....
- Signaids Women's Washroom Directional Sign
- Signaids Unisex Washroom Directional Sign
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§ 38.39(b)
(b) Characters on signs required by paragraph (a) of this section shall have a width-to-height ratio between 3:5 and 1:1 and a stroke width-to-height ratio between 1:5 and 1:10, with a minimum...
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Types of Interpreting
This may include ASL signs used in mostly English word order, fingerspelling (using ASL signs that represent individual letters of the alphabet in order to spell out specific words), and...
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Cross Slope
Cross Slope The cross slopes of gangways, transition plates and floating piers that are part of an accessible route must be designed and constructed to not exceed a maximum of 2 percent...
- Access Board: Door Thresholds
- Access Board: Changes in Level
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24. Q: It sounds like awareness and training are critical for effective interaction with individuals with disabilities. How can I find out more about the needs of my local disability community?
Entities employing 50 or more persons were also to develop a "transition plan" identifying structural changes that needed to be made....
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY and NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY - OPINION & ORDER
AUTHORITY, a public benefit corporation; THOMAS PRENDERGAST, in his official capacity as chairman and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT...
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What is a transition plan? Does every facility need one?
A transition plan guides work needed to bring facilities and programs that are not accessible into compliance with accessibility standards. Every transition plan includes: 1....
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Floor or Ground Surfaces: ADA Standard Section 305.2
Section 305.2 covers the current ADA Standards for floor or ground surfaces of clear floor or ground space.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISABILITY LAW GUIDANCE: Origin-to-Destination Service
What are the obligations of transit providers to ensure that eligible passengers receive “origin-to-destination” service?...
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"Qualified Interpreter" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
For example, a qualified interpreter who uses American Sign Language (ASL) is not necessarily qualified to interpret orally....
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F244.2.1 Alterations and Additions
EXCEPTION: Where an entity is implementing a transition plan for program accessibility developed pursuant to regulations issued under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act that designates...
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Accessibility Evaluation Surveys
This information is important for developing transition plans and for providing useful information about the wide range of Forest Service facilities. A U.S....
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1. New Curb Ramp Construction and Alterations
Federal law, however, specified flush or smooth transitions. Accordingly, non-federally-funded curb ramps were built with a lip, while federally-funded curb ramps were not....
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Signage [4.6.4]
Recommendation: Since traffic codes often govern sign height, ADAAG does not specify a height for parking signs....
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Can surface decals substitute for post- or wall-mounted signs?
No, the Standards require signs identifying accessible parking spaces that are at least 60” high measured to the bottom edge of the sign so that they are visible when a vehicle is parked...
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Printed and website notices
□ On all printed and website notices provide an opportunity for individuals to request sign language interpreter as well as other disability related assistance....
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Issue: Self-Evaluation and Transition Plans
thorough self-evaluations of their current facilities, programs, policies, and practices to determine what changes are necessary to meet the ADA’s requirements, and have not developed transition...
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1131A.1 Changes in level not exceeding ½ inch
1131A.1 Changes in level not exceeding ½ inch. Abrupt changes in level along any accessible route shall not exceed ½ inch (12.7 mm). When changes in level do occur, they shall be...