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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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble
Small Businesses
Small Businesses
The term "small business' is defined by the RFA as having the same meaning as the term "small business concern" under section 632 of the Small Business Act, 15 U.S.C....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
Relationship to Other Laws
Except as otherwise provided in this part, this part shall not be construed to apply a lesser standard than the standards applied under title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix B: Preamble to Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations Preamble)
Section 36.103 Relationship to Other Laws (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
The standards of title V of the Rehabilitation Act apply for purposes of the ADA to the extent that the ADA has not explicitly adopted a different standard from title V....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
TownSteel ED1100 Grade 1 Panic Rim Device
Available in 200 and 300 series, sold separately
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ANSI/BHMA
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Meets requirements of the Buy American Act...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
TownSteel ED1400 Grade 1 Mortise Panic Device
Available in 200 and 300 series, sold separately
CODE COMPLIANCE
ANSI/BHMA
A156.3-2008 Grade 1 Certified
UL
UL 305 panic hardware listed
BAA
Meets requirements of the Buy American Act...
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Big John Commode Chair BJBC
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Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University
The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University reaches around the globe in its efforts to advance the civic, economic, and social participation of people with disabilities....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
3. Comparison of WCAG 2.0 to Existing 508 Standards
In addition, unlike the existing 508 Standards, WCAG 2.0 is written in a technologically neutral fashion, which makes it directly applicable to a wide range of content types and formats....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix C: Guidance on ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations: 1991 Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.401 New Construction (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 303 (a)(1) of the Act provides that discrimination for purposes of section 302(a) of the Act includes a failure to design and construct facilities for first occupancy later than...
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Legal Documents > United States of America, Plaintiff, v. Cinemark USA, Inc., Defendant - Consent Order
2.4
seating locations in assembly areas (including stadium-style movie theaters), whether by modification of the DOJ's regulation implementing Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Quiktrip Corporation - Consent Decree
EXHIBIT C Certification of ADA Compliance
I, [insert name], in my capacity as a Licensed Architect or Construction/Project Manager acting on behalf of QuikTrip Corporation pursuant to a certain Consent Decree executed by the parties...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Requirements - Service Animals
How “Service Animal” Is Defined
This definition does not affect or limit the broader definition of “assistance animal” under the Fair Housing Act or the broader definition of “service animal” under the Air Carrier Access...
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Chapter 6: Enshrining the ADA: House-Senate Conference and the Signing
Enshrining the ADA: House-Senate Conference and the Signing
On May 22, 1990, it seemed as if the battle to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act was won....
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN AND AMONG THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, [redacted], THE CITY OF HARTFORD, et al., UNDER THE ADA
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DALY
Acting United States Attorney
By: /s/ Lisa Perkins and David Nelson
Lisa E. Perkins
David C....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix B: Preamble to Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations Preamble)
Specified public transportation (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
operated by public entities are covered by title II of the ADA and, if they are operated as part of a program receiving Federal financial assistance, by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act...
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Lutron Shading Innovations
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Dyson Airblade Tap Touch-free Faucet and Hand Dryer Informational Video
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
Dyson Airblade Tap Touch-free Faucet and Hand Dryer How It Works Video
With Airblade™ technology in a tap, hands can be dried at the sink in 12 seconds. There's no need to move to a separate hand drying area....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
Caroma® USA H2 Zero Waterless Urinal Operation Video
The Caroma H2Zero waterless urinal is the ultimate in water saving technology, assisting in achieving sustainability targets where water conservation is important....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
Dyson Airblade Tap Touch-free Faucet and Hand Dryer How to Use Video
With Airblade™ technology in a tap, hands can be dried at the sink in 12 seconds. There's no need to move to a separate hand drying area....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Update - A Primer for State and Local Governments (Title II Primer)
Wheelchairs and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices
Advances in technology have given rise to new power-driven devices that are not necessarily designed specifically for people with disabilities, but are being used by some people with disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Kohler C3® 125 Elongated Bidet Toilet Seat With Side Controls and Tank Heater
This advanced C3 toilet seat with bidet functionality uses naturally soothing water as a refreshing, hygienic alternative to toilet tissue....
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Ultratec Supercom 4400 TTY
Loaded with advanced capabilities, the Supercom 4400 is the most sophisticated non-printing TTY available....
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American Safety Tread Co., Inc. Type T-24H Contrasting Stripe
Impact Resistant: These nosings are manufactured from an extruded aluminum base filled with a mixture of anti-slip abrasive granules in an advanced formula epoxy binder....