Based on the information discussed below (see NPRM discussion), the Access Board is considering requiring in the final standards that the height of transfer surfaces be adjustable from 17...
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5.1 Transfer Surface Height Recommendations
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Use of Mandatory Language in Proposed Guidelines
When the Access Board’s guidelines are adopted, with or without additions and modifications, as accessibility standards in regulations issued by other federal agencies implementing Title...
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C.2. - If EIT is acquired through another agency’s contract, which agency is responsible for Section 508 compliance?
and ordering activities of the requiring agency which supplies and services the contractors indicate meet (either fully or partially) the applicable technical provisions of the Access Board’s...
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Overview
The Access Board's 2004 revised guidelines will be referred to as the "2004 ADAAG." 69 FR 44084 (July 23, 2004), as amended (editorial changes only) at 70 FR 45283 (Aug. 5, 2005). ...
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Seating Accommodations
If carriers do not employ a system for advance seat assignments, if a passenger with a disability self-identifies, the passenger must be allowed to pre-board the aircraft and select a seat...
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Discrimination is Prohibited
., pre-boarding, not requested by the passenger....
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502.4 Platform Accessibility Features (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Board is requesting information from covered entities and other stakeholders on the potential costs or benefits from incorporation of ANSI/HFES 200.2, Human Factors Engineering of Software...
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5. Conclusions
The goal is for the standard to be developed with and approved by ASTM International and then approved by the United States Access Board....
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ADA Tolerances - Additional Resources
ADA Tolerances - Additional Resources Access Board web site: http://www.access-board.gov/ ADA final report on tolerances: www.access-board.gov/research/completed-research/dimensional-tolerances...
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F244.2 Camping Units with Mobility Features
Entities should provide information on the location of camping units with mobility features on websites, in brochures, and at bulletin boards or information kiosks at the camping facility...
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Cross Section of Gripping Surfaces
The Access Board is considering whether the above cross section dimensions would be appropriate for the gripping surfaces of transfer supports on diagnostic equipment used by patients in...
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Section 1194.5 Equivalent facilitation (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Commenters supported the Board in its recognition that accessibility may sometimes be attained through products that do not strictly comply with design standards....
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11B-224.1 General
Access Board's Note To Reader after Section 224.5. [2010 ADAS] Advisory 224.1 General. ...
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11B-302.1 General
Additional information regarding accessible exterior surfaces is available on the US Access Board website at http://www.access-board.gov/research/completed-research/accessible-exterior-surfaces...
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11B-302.1 General
Additional information regarding accessible exterior surfaces is available on the US Access Board website at http://www.access-board.gov/research/completed-research/accessible-exterior-surfaces...
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11B-224.1 General
Access Board's Note To Reader after Section 224.5 for ADA scoping requirements of Title III §36.406(c) Standards for New Construction and Alterations; Places of Lodging, and also Title II...
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Sidewalks and Walkways
Sidewalks and Walkways Problem If sidewalks and walkways are in disrepair, it can be difficult, and sometimes impossible, for a voter using a wheelchair or other mobility device to...
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11B-704.4.1 Height
A telephone with a TTY installed underneath cannot also be a wheelchair accessible telephone because the required 34 inches (865 mm) minimum keypad height can causes the highest operable...
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Valet Parking and Mechanical Access Parking Garages
parkers may not have the skills necessary to drive a vehicle that is equipped to be accessible, including use of hand controls, or when a seat is not present to accommodate a driver using a wheelchair...
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Typical examples of reasonable modifications are:
Modifying a membership policy at a health club to allow a person who uses a wheelchair to bring an aide to provide assistance in getting on and off exercise equipment, in and out of a swimming...
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241 and 612 Saunas and Steam Rooms
The exception in section 612.2 of the 2010 Standards permits a readily removable bench to obstruct the required wheelchair turning space and the required clear floor or ground space....
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Accessibility to Perform the Essential Functions of the Job
installing a ramp at the entrance to a building; removing raised thresholds; reserving parking spaces close to the work site that are wide enough to allow people using wheelchairs...
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Using Patient Lifts
To use the lift, a sling is positioned under the individual while sitting in the wheelchair....
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11B-404.3 Automatic and power-assisted doors and gates
Heavy doors are difficult to open for persons using wheelchairs because holding the door open with one hand requires the user to let go of one wheel – not enough control remains to prevent...