2010 ADA Definition
Emotional Support Animal: ‘‘Animals whose sole function is to provide emotional support, comfort, therapy, companionship, therapeutic benefits, or to promote emotional well-being are not service animals.'' 73 FR 34508, 34553 (June 17, 2008).
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Access Board: Door Thresholds
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Access Board: Passing Spaces
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Access Board: Door and Gate Surfaces
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Access Board: Changes in Level
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Example Applications of Proposed Standards
Figure M5: Overview of M303 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient While Seated in a Wheelchair and 304 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient in a Standing Position (Mammography Machine Example)
Where the primary use of the equipment supports more than one patient position, it must comply with the requirements for each use. ...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessible Sports Facilities - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities
Accessible Sports Facilities
soccer) and other sports (such as gymnastics and wrestling)
Dressing, fitting, and locker rooms
Team or player seating areas
Exercise equipment and machines
Saunas and steam rooms
Animal...
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Access Board: Automatic Door Controls
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Access Board: Accessible Route Carpet
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
M305.2.7 Clearance (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In the MDE NPRM, the Access Board did not provide any specific requirements for clearances around the transfer support....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
M305.2.8 Fittings (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE NPRM proposed to require that transfer supports not rotate in their fittings (proposed M305.2.3). Five commenters addressed this provision....
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Access Board: Unobstructed Side Reach
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Access Board: Circular Space
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Access Board: Accessible Route Openings
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Access Board: Shower Seats
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Access Board: Maneuvering Clearance at Recessed Doors
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Access Board: International Symbol of TTY
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Access Board: How People with Low Vision or Blindness Approach Tactile Signs
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Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
M305.2.2 Length
The length of transfer supports shall comply with M305.2.2.1 or M305.2.2.2....
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Additional Access Publications > 5 “G’s” Getting Access to Health Care for People with Physical Disabilities
3.1 Getting Weighed
Accessible scales are important to quality health care for people with disabilities. An accessible scale allows a wheelchair user to roll onto the platform of the scale. Someone who...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
M305.2.3 Height (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE Advisory Committee supported adding a requirement setting the height of transfer supports within the range described in question 20 in the MDE NPRM preamble, of 6 inches minimum...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
M305.2.6 Gripping Surfaces (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The proposed rule did not provide any specific requirements regarding gripping surfaces on transfer supports....
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Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
M305.2.1 Location
Transfer supports shall comply with M305.2.1.1 or M305.2.1.2 and shall be located 1 ½ inches (38 mm) maximum measured horizontally from the plane defined by the nearest edge of the transfer...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
M305.2.6 Gripping Surface
Transfer support gripping surfaces shall be continuous along their length and shall not be obstructed along their tops or sides....