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Rules of Construction for Major Life Activities
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Free Technical Assistance
Department of Justice ADA Information Line 800‒514‒0301 (voice) 800‒514‒0383 (TTY) ADA Website and ADA Business Connection You may also review or download information on the...
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Alterations to stairs. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department believes that by requiring only the addition of handrails to altered stairs where levels are connected by an accessible route, the costs of compliance for public entities...
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2.6 Communications.
Accessible Design, there are signage requirements that address the need for directional and informational signs that communicate information about the location and availability of accessible services...
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Priorities for Barrier Removal
the following priorities for barrier removal: Providing access to your business from public sidewalks, parking areas, and public transportation; Providing access to the goods and services...
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Section 36.213 Relationship of Subpart 8 to Subparts C and D (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
One illustration of this principle is its application to the obligation of a public accommodation to provide access to services by removal of architectural barriers or by alternatives to...
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D) Curb Ramps at Intersections
Pedestrian walkways or sidewalks that are the responsibility of the town often play a key role in providing access to government programs and services and to the goods and services offered...
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Recommendations for Buffet Meals
Use the following guidelines when setting up buffet lines and stations: Buffet service tables should be no higher than 36 inches....
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Section 36.213 Relationship of Subpart 8 to Subparts C and D (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
One illustration of this principle is its application to the obligation of a public accommodation to provide access to services by removal of architectural barriers or by alternatives to...
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H. Transitions Back to the Community
operators have required individuals with disabilities to move to hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions when these individuals could not locate accessible housing or the supportive services...
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C. Federal Appellate Case Law
the Ninth Circuit reversed a district court decision dismissing a complaint for failure to state a claim and held that “closed captioning” and audio description are “auxiliary aids and services...
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Interim Segway® Personal Transporter Policy
The General Services Administration (GSA) recognizes that some persons with mobility impairments are utilizing the Segway® Personal Transporter (Segway) and similar devices as their preferred...
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206.2.5 Restaurants and Cafeterias
Examples of "same services" include, but are not limited to, bar service, rooms having smoking and non-smoking sections, lotto and other table games, carry-out, and buffet service....
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G.5.ii. - How is the "back office" exception applied?
First, the agency must intend to locate the product in a physical space frequented only by service personnel....
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www.hrblock.com and "the website"
“www.hrblock.com” and “the website” include: All web pages, web applications, resources, and services within the www.hrblock.com domain; its subdomains; and related domains; All...
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Audio Visual Components
listening systems or devices available, how the meeting room is wired and equipped for sound amplification, and if there are additional costs for accessibility equipment and associated services...
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Companions
Companions In many situations, covered entities communicate with someone other than the person who is receiving their goods or services....
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Chapter 9: Built-In Elements
Chapter 9 covers built-in elements, including dining surfaces and work surfaces (902), benches (903), and sales and service counters (904)....
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MAKING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT ACCESSIBLE
The Standards are used when determining if a public entity's programs or services are accessible under the ADA....
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§ 36.308 Seating in assembly areas.
A public accommodation shall ensure that wheelchair spaces and companion seats are provided in each specialty seating area that provides spectators with distinct services or amenities that...
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§ 36.303(c)(1)(ii)
(ii) The type of auxiliary aid or service necessary to ensure effective communication will vary in accordance with the method of communication used by the individual; the nature, length,...
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F212.3 Sinks
Exception 2 is consistent with Exception 1 to this section, which exempts service sinks because they cannot comply with technical requirements for sinks due to their configuration....
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ALTERNATIVES TO BARRIER REMOVAL
Where a public accommodation can demonstrate that barrier removal is not readily achievable, the public accommodation shall not fail to make its goods, services, facilities, privileges,...
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1. Adoption of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The Department has adopted revised ADA design standards that include the relevant chapters of the Access Board's 2004 ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines as modified by specific provisions...