Regardless of who operates a shelter, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) generally requires shelters to provide equal access to the many benefits that shelters provide, including...
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Chapter 7 Addendum 2: The ADA and Emergency Shelters: Access for All in Emergencies and Disasters
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F.1. - Under what circumstances may an agency conclude that no EIT is available that meets the Access Board’s technical provisions?
An agency may conclude that EIT meeting the applicable technical provisions of the Access Board’s standards is not available (and purchase EIT that does not meet those provisions) when it...
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14. There has never been a disabled person in my store; therefore I should not have to make my facility accessible.
If an individual with a disability has not visited your business, it is likely because your facility is not accessible....
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It appears that the accessibility standards may result in lots of chargers in ADA spaces not being used or “stranded assets.” Was this issue addressed in development of the standards?
RESPONSE: This issue was discussed extensively during development of the CBC Chapter 11B accessibility provisions for EVCS....
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A. The Release Provisions Appear To Waive Access Claims Arising After The Date Of The Settlement Agreements
The Release Provisions Appear To Waive Access Claims Arising After The Date Of The Settlement Agreements The Agreements purport to forever waive the rights of all class members to bring...
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You must provide timely access to the same information given to other passengers for those who are deaf, blind
You must provide blind or visually-impaired passengers and passengers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind, timely access to the same information given to other passengers...
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Guidance Concerning Service Animals
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Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY JULY 26, 1997 JULY 26, 2010 In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the ADA EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY The Making of the...
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Soyland Access to Independent Living (SAIL) - Decatur, Charleston, Shelbyville, IL
SAIL is one of 23 Centers for Independent Living in the state of Illinois, which provides “independent living” access through all aspects of society....
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Birthing Room Bath Tub Accessibility
I was surprised to find that the highlighted selection supports the Owner's desire not to provide a seat or grab bars to the bathtub in a birthing room that has an accessible shower....
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C.7.i. - Must Portable Document Format (PDF) files that are displayed on a Federal website meet the Access Board's standards?
Thus, the agency has two options when addressing PDF content and the Access Board's standards....
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Error/Omission: Doors into and within guest rooms that are not accessible guest rooms do not provide at least 32" clear opening width.
Error/Omission: Doors into and within guest rooms that are not accessible guest rooms do not provide at least 32" clear opening width....
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Are accessible parking spaces required on a site where valet service is provided but vehicles are parked off site, such as in a public parking garage or on public streets?
Parking facilities with valet parking must provide accessible parking spaces to allow self-parking by people with disabilities (and must also provide an accessible passenger loading zone...
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E. What are the General Requirements for Curb Ramps in the ADA Standards for Accessible Design?
One way to make curb ramps compliant with Title II of the ADA is to build them in accordance with the ADA Standards. 7 Following are the key characteristics of an accessible curb ramp according...
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G.7.ii. - Are there any circumstances under which Federal EIT must be retrofitted with EIT that meets the access board's standards?
Section 508(a) generally requires that agencies ensure that the EIT they develop, procure, maintain, or use meets the Access Board's standards....
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DOT: Traveling with Service Animals with Closed Captioning
A helpful video for individuals with disabilities who are traveling with a service animal to, from, or within the United States.
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NYC Board of Elections: Video 5 - Verifying Voting Equipment Setup
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G.1. - Are there any exceptions to the requirement to acquire EIT that meets the technical provisions of the Access Board's standards?
Agencies are not required to acquire EIT that meets the technical provisions of the Access Board's standards if the acquisition: is for a national security system (FAR 39.204(b)...
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E.5. - Will agencies have a way of obtaining standardized product testing results to determine if EIT meets the Access Board’s technical provisions?
In May 2001, the agencies with lead responsibilities for the implementation of Section 508 convened an Accessibility Forum to facilitate discussion among the EIT industry, disability advocacy...
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Can a single EV charger service two EV Accessible spots or does each spot have to have its own charger?
RESPONSE: A single multiport EV charger that can simultaneously charge two vehicles can be used to serve two EV spaces required to be accessible....
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Wireless RERC: Accessibility, Usability, and the Design of Wearables and Wirelessly Connected Devices
As augmentative tools for work and living enhancement, and social participation, these technologies should be not only usable, but also be accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities...
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D.2. - Must requiring officials consider all the Access Board’s technical provisions and functional performance criteria each time they purchase EIT?
Requiring officials need only consider all applicable technical provisions from the Access Board’s standards to ensure acquired products provide comparable access (see section B.2.ii, above...
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18. Where an existing ground level play component is replaced, should the new component comply with the technical provisions of Section 1008.4 even if there is not an accessible route to it?
Unless the required number of accessible ground level play components are provided, the new play component would be required to be accessible....
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Preserving elevator access in building where it might not be required.
However, the building has an elevator, which currently provides access to all 6 floors and a mezzanine between the first and second floors. ...
