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When is a facility considered accessible?
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II-9.2000 Complaints.
ILLUSTRATION: A county court system is found by a Federal court to have violated title II of the ADA by excluding a blind individual from a jury because of his blindness....
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§8.24(d) Transition plan and time period for structural changes
Except as provided in §8.25(c), in the event that structural changes to facilities will be undertaken to achieve program accessibility, a recipient shall develop, within six months of July...
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Is compliance required for parking spaces designed specifically for recreational vehicles such as motor homes and camping or boating trailers?
The ABA Standards, which apply to federally funded sites, provide requirements for outdoor developed areas on federal lands such as camping and picnic facilities that include provisions...
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Project ACTION
Project ACTION is funded by the Department of Transportation to provide information about making transportation accessible. Transportation information and...
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How can I contact manufacturers and service providers about access concerns?
How can I contact manufacturers and service providers about access concerns? Although not required to do so, you may want to contact a manufacturer or service provider before...
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How can existing buildings be retrofitted to make them accessible?
Existing facilities that will remain in use and are not currently accessible must be evaluated for accessibility. A transition plan must be developed and implemented for each...
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§27.3 Applicability.
[44 FR 31468, May 31, 1979, as amended at 56 FR 45621, Sept. 6, 1991; 68 FR 51390, Aug. 26, 2003; 80 FR 46513, Aug. 5, 2015]
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DOT Memorandum - Information and Action: ADA Transition Plan Process
Memorandum Subject: INFORMATION AND ACTION: ADA Transition Plan Process Date: November 12, 2015 From: Irene Rico Acting Associate Administrator for Civil...
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II. Definitions of Standards and Guidelines Referenced in This Document
UFAS means the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards....
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Step 5 - Conduct a Self-Evaluation
The self-evaluation is a comprehensive review of all programs, activities, and services operated by the public entity. ...
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§ 37.5(i)(4)
respect to new, altered, or existing facilities, or designated or specified transportation services, public and private entities shall give priority to those methods that offer services, programs...
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Adaptive Surfing Makes the Ocean Accessible for People Who Use Wheelchairs - Rolling On, Episode 5
See how Arianny Ramirez rides Rockaway Beach’s waves on a surfboard—even though she needs a wheelchair to get around on land. Go to g.co/LGa11y and find out how Local Guides can make...
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Use of Segways® and Similar Devices by Individuals with a Mobility Impairment in GSA-Controlled Federal Facilities
To that end, on December 3, 2007, GSA's Public Buildings Service issued the following interim policy to permit individuals with a mobility impairment to use these devices in Federal buildings...
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Do all state and local buildings need to be accessible (comply with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design?)
alterations need to meet the Standards, but for facilities built before the ADA went into effect on January 26, 1992, the focus is on making sure people with disabilities have equal access to programs...
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§35.171 Acceptance of complaints (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The final rule provides complainants an opportunity to file with the Federal funding agency of their choice....
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§35.130 General Prohibitions Against Discrimination
This paragraph is taken from the regulations implementing section 504 for federally assisted programs....
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PHYSICAL CHANGES TO FACILITIES
facilities that do not comply with the Standards, including those listed in this section, prevent persons with disabilities from fully and equally enjoying the City of Waukegan services, programs...
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Telecommunications Act
For more information, contact: Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W....
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Are detectable warnings required on curb ramps or at hazardous vehicular areas?
In addition, DOT requires detectable warnings on curb ramps in projects funded by the Federal Highway Administration....
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A. Accessibility standards to apply to websites of covered titles II and III entities
Standards for website accessibility also exist for Federal government agencies, which are required to make their websites accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,...
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National Council on Disability
NCD is an independent federal agency charged with advising the President, Congress, and other federal agencies regarding policies, programs, practices, and procedures that affect people...
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Can back doors and freight elevators be used to satisfy the program accessibility requirement?
Only as a last resort and only if such an arrangement provides accessibility comparable to that provided to people without disabilities, who generally use front doors and passenger...
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Issue: "Grandfather" Clause or Small Entity Exemption
City governments must comply with Title II of the ADA, and must provide program access for people with disabilities to the whole range of city services and programs....
