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V. Request for Public Comments
Request for Public Comments The Department seeks input from the public and from those in the disability community, representatives of Federal, State, or local governments, public safety...
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FAQ: What does "powered by Evan Terry Associates" mean?
offers detailed ADA facility surveys, plan reviews, training, expert witness and product consulting on a regular basis to healthcare facilities, large corporations, and federal, state and local...
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2. Q: What is a service animal?
If they meet this definition, animals are considered service animals under the ADA regardless of whether they have been licensed or certified by a state or local government....
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§35.190 Designated agencies (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Because all operations of public entities now are covered irrespective of the presence or absence of Federal financial assistance, many additional State and local government functions and...
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Identification [§216.5, §502.6]
ISA designations on the parking surface, even if required by a state or local government, cannot substitute for above-ground signs that remain visible at all times....
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A.3.iii - If an EIT item is maintained or developed by both contractor and government employees, is it covered by the Section 508 standards?
Yes. Unless an exception applies, if the product is a deliverable under a contract it must conform to the applicable standards regardless of the mix of labor used to produce it. (See...
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1.1.7.1 Differences
In the event of any differences between these building standards and the standard reference documents, the text of these building standards shall govern....
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502.5 Vertical Clearance
If compliance with this minimum height clearance requirement will cause the structure to exceed local height limitations imposed by local zoning, planning, or fire ordinances, or will result...
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Introduction
governments and private entities subject to DOJ’s ADA regulations....
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Facilities operated through contractual, licensing, or other arrangements with other public entities or private entities. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
It has consistently been the Department's position that title II requirements apply to correctional facilities used by State or local government entities, irrespective of whether the public...
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§35.190 Designated Agencies
Because all operations of public entities now are covered irrespective of the presence or absence of Federal financial assistance, many additional State and local government functions and...
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Governmental Units Affected (R208 Detectable Warning Surfaces) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Excluding any state and local transportation departments in Group 1, state and local transportation departments in Group 2 must comply with the requirement for detectable warning surfaces...
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§1607.17 Policy statement on affirmative action (see section 13B).
This statement is issued as an initial response to the requests of a number of State and local officials for clarification of the Government's policies concerning the role of affirmative...
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1.9.1.7 Reference cited
Government Code Sections 4450 through 4461 and 12955.1(c) and Health and Safety Code Sections 18949.1, 19952 through 19959....
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1.9.1.7 Reference cited
Government Code Sections 4450 through 4461 and 12955.1(c) and Health and Safety Code Sections 18949.1, 19952 through 19959....
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11B-101.1 General
occupancy after January 26, 1993, only – (i) If the last application for a building permit or permit extension for the facility is certified to be complete, by a State, County, or local...
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11B-101.1 General
occupancy after January 26, 1993, only – (i) If the last application for a building permit or permit extension for the facility is certified to be complete, by a State, County, or local...
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11B-101.1 General
first occupancy after January 26, 1993, only – (i) If the last application for a building permit or permit extension for the facility is certified to be complete, by a State, County, or local...
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Common Problems with Websites
Have your web master and staff read the Department's technical assistance document, "Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities" (www.ada.gov/websites2...
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Elevator Exemption
Public facilities, which are defined as State and local government facilities, are permitted an exception from the requirement for access between stories (206.2.3, Exception 2)....
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REDUCTION OF ACCESSIBLE ELEMENTS
FIND IT IN THE REGULATIONS State and Local Governments: §35.133 (c) maintenance of accessible features Places of Public Accommodation: §36.211 (c) maintenance of accessible features...
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Requirements to Remember for ADA Compliance in Construction Projects: Transportation Facilities
Requirements to Remember for ADA Compliance in Construction Projects April 22, 2014 The ADA Standards issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT) apply to facilities used by state and local...
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Accessible Transient Lodging [9]
Housing constructed or altered by or on behalf of state or local governments is required to be accessible under the ADA (title II)....