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 > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through Aug. 2015)
§27.121(d) Information to beneficiaries and participants.
make such information available to them in such manner, as the responsible Departmental official finds necessary to apprise them of the protections against discrimination provided by the Act...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1192 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (2016 Non-Rail Vehicle Guidelines)
T101.1 Purpose
The Non-Rail Vehicle Guidelines apply to the extent required by regulations issued by the Department of Transportation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 12101...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 8—Nondiscrimination Based on Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (with amendments issued through Dec. 2007)
§8.56(c)(3) When to file
Complaints shall be filed within 180 days of the alleged act of discrimination, unless the responsible civil rights official waives this time limit for good cause shown....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1191 ABA Accessibility Guidelines, Outdoor Developed Areas - Preamble
Format and Organization
The final rule incorporates the scoping and technical requirements for these facilities into the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines, which are codified as Appendices C and...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)
Convenience Food Restaurants
The Board believes that further information needs to be developed on the technologies available to provide access for persons who are deaf to communication devices at drive-through facilities...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through July 2003)
§ 382.49 Security screening of passengers
(c) If a carrier employs technology that can conduct an appropriate screening of a passenger with a disability without necessitating a physical search of the person, the carrier is not required...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description Final Rule
Section 36.303(g)(1) Closed Movie Captioning
Commenters were equally split as to whether the Department should use “closed movie captioning” or some other language to refer to the technology....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-220.2 Point-of-sale devices
systems that include a video touch screen or any other non-tactile keypad shall comply with either Section 11B-707.9.1.1 _|Tactilely Discernible Numerical Keypad|_ or 11B-707.9.1.2 _|Other Technology...
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State and Local Documents > State Technical Assistance > DSA IR 11B-8 - USE OF PREDETERMINED CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCE GUIDELINES FOR ACCESSIBILITY (with revisions issued through Jan. 2011)
1. LEGAL ISSUES
conventional building industry tolerances" as follows:
"What is an acceptable ‘dimensional tolerance’ obviously will vary, depending in part upon the purpose for the standard and the technological...
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Regulatory Support Documents > Regulatory Impact Analyses > Final Regulatory Assessment and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Final Rule - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description
2.4.3. Maintenance and Administrative Costs
Depending on the technology, movie theaters may need to periodically replace the batteries in the devices. ...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Exhibit Design Relating to Low Vision and Blindness Summary Report
Hardware and software
Delivery of audio files may be triggered by GPS technology, which should be carefully evaluated for quality and consistency of reception....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Using Corada > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Corada
FAQ: What is Corada's commitment to web accessibility?
We developed the site using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0) with Level A compliance at a minimum and Levels AA and AAA where the technology allows....
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Legal Documents > VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE TOWN OF LEWISBORO, NEW YORK
A. SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION
WHEREAS, this matter was initiated by a complaint filed under title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12131-12134, with the United States Department...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Respectability
RESPECTABILITY FIGHTS STIGMAS AND ADVANCES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES....
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
Department of Labor, OFCCP Checklist for Compliance with Section 503
Purpose of Section 503:
The Section 503 regulations set forth the standards for compliance with section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 793), which prohibits...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Yale 4700LN Series Grade 1 Cylindrical Locks
ADA: The 4700LN lever designs meets accessibility guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the requirements of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards and ANSI A117.1,...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
ntouch Mobile - Day In The Life
From Sorenson VRS, ntouch Mobile is the latest technology improving the ability of deaf and hard of hearing individuals to communicate with the world around them....
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ntouch Tablet - The Photographer
From Sorenson VRS, ntouch PC is the latest technology improving the ability of deaf and hard of hearing individuals to communicate with the world around them....
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ntouch VP - Grandpas Workshop
From Sorenson VRS, ntouch VP is the latest technology improving the ability of deaf and hard of hearing individuals to communicate with the world around them....
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ntouch Mobile - Battleship
From Sorenson VRS, ntouch Mobile is the latest technology improving the ability of deaf and hard of hearing individuals to communicate with the world around them....
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ntouch PC - Home Late
From Sorenson VRS, ntouch PC is the latest technology improving the ability of deaf and hard of hearing individuals to communicate with the world around them....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
ntouch Mobile - Car Trouble
From Sorenson VRS, ntouch Mobile is the latest technology improving the ability of deaf and hard of hearing individuals to communicate with the world around them....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-202.3 Alterations
In Legal Opinion No. 94-1109, dated May 10, 1995, the Attorney General for the State of California concluded that seismic strengthening work in an existing building constitutes a “building...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Grohe Essence Single-Lever Bath Faucet S-Size
This range uses balanced, modern styling and creates space for inventive furnishing ideas and innovative technologies.
Oasis of wellbeing....