The original ANSI A117.1, adopted in 1961, formed the technical basis for the first accessibility standards adopted by the federal government and most state governments....
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INTRODUCTION
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Marking: ADA Standard Section 502.3.3
Section 502.3.3 covers the current ADA Standards for marking access aisles.
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§ 37.25(b)
(b) Transportation systems operated by public institutions of higher education are subject to the provisions of this part governing public entities....
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6. Q: My county health department has told me that only a guide dog has to be admitted. If I follow those regulations, am I violating the ADA?
A: Yes, if you refuse to admit any other type of service animal on the basis of local health department regulations or other state or local laws....
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ADA Requirements - Testing Accommodations
The Department of Justice (Department) published revised final regulations implementing the ADA for title II (State and local government services) and title III (public accommodations and...
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Overview
The ADA requires that title II entities (State and local governments) and title III entities (businesses and nonprofit organizations that serve the public) communicate effectively with people...
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Common Problems with Communication
Local governments must ensure that the way they communicate with the public is as effective for people with disabilities as with others, unless doing do would impose an undue burden or cause...
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SAFE HARBOR
FIND IT IN THE REGULATIONS State and Local Governments: §35.150 (b)(2)(i) safe harbor Places of Public Accommodation: §36.304 (d)(2)(i) safe harbor...
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Use of Mandatory Language in Proposed Guidelines
Model codes use mandatory language but compliance with model codes is not mandatory until they are adopted by a state or local government....
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About the Guide’s Author
June works on emergency issues internationally, with state, local, and federal agencies, with community-based organizations and an array of other emergency managers, planners and contractors...
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8.1 Q. The Fair Housing Act applies to covered multifamily dwellings built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991. What is acceptable evidence of first occupancy?
Act's accessibility requirements) if they are occupied by that date or if the last building permit or renewal thereof for the covered multifamily dwellings is issued by a State, county or local...
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§35.130(g) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
For example, it would be a violation of this paragraph for a local government to refuse to allow a theater company to use a school auditorium on the grounds that the company had recently...
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E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
Accordingly, an assessment of the effect of the proposed 508 Standards and 255 Guidelines on state, local, and tribal governments is not required by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act....
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VI. Regulatory Process Matters (SBREFA, Regulatory Flexibility Act, Executive Orders, Benefits and Costs)
impact of $100 million or more or that are expected to have a significant economic effect on a substantial number of small entities or non-federal governmental jurisdictions (such as State, local...
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ENDNOTES
i Title II applies to all public entities, defined as “any state or local government. 42 U.S.C. §12131 (2002)....
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After Completing the Survey
Alterations When State and local governments make permanent modifications or alterations to facilities that serve as polling places these alterations must comply with the ADA Standards...
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Free Technical Assistance
You may also order the ADA Standards for Accessible Design and other ADA publications, including regulations for private businesses or State and local governments, at any time day or night...
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II-5.3000 Curb ramps
Public entities must give priority to walkways serving State and local government offices and facilities, transportation, places of public accommodation, and employees, followed by walkways...
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§35.103 Relationship to other laws (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Because title II of the ADA essentially extends the antidiscrimination prohibition embodied in section 504 to all actions of State and local governments, the standards adopted in this part...
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3. Statutory and Regulatory Background
The final rule does not apply to outdoor developed areas administered by state and local governments and by private entities covered by Titles II and III the Americans with Disabilities...
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G.12 - May an agency exempt an acquisition from the requirements of Section 508 if such procurement is undertaken to comply with the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA)?
No. Agency efforts undertaken to comply with GPEA are not exempt from Section 508. EIT developed, procured, maintained or used to meet the objectives of GPEA must also meet the...
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8. NEEDS + RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
OBJECTIVE: Identify strategies for assessing needs and identifying locally available resources before, during, and after an emergency....
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Schumacher 1400 Series Limited Use Limited Application (LULA) Elevator
LULA Elevators can be integrated into churches, schools, libraries, small businesses, multi-family housing, and other buildings, where permitted by state and local code....
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II-3.7100 Contracting
ILLUSTRATION 1: A municipal government may not refuse to contract with a cleaning service company to clean its government buildings because the company is owned by an individual with disabilities...
